Example Sentences

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His attentions are solely on France's World Cup opener with Senegal on 16 June in New Jersey, with further Group I matches against Iraq and Erling Haaland's Norway to follow.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

Perhaps a bigger question – do MPs actually want to focus their attentions on something else?

From BBC • Apr. 24, 2026

Later he fastens his attentions on an unthreatening neighbor and his daughter, who has a crush on Frank.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026

Instead of courting major movie roles, the actor has instead focused his attentions on more independent projects while also building a family with Song, who he met in 2014.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 2, 2026

The old Madame was charmed with Edna’s visit, and showered all manner of delicate attentions upon her.

From "The Awakening" by Kate Chopin