pay attention
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At Kandahar University in southern Afghanistan, spokesman Nazir Ahmad Qadari said the move aimed to ensure students "pay attention to their lectures, studies and practical work".
From Barron's ● Aug. 13, 2026
Since you want to make things as simple as possible for your beneficiaries, pay attention to two things: How the account is titled, and who you have named as beneficiary.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 10, 2026
But individual ticks are capable of carrying more than one disease simultaneously, and as their territories proliferate, healthcare professionals are warning Americans to pay attention to strange symptoms.
From Slate ● Aug. 6, 2026
Looking ahead to the Olympics, Nichols said he thinks policymakers should be wary of increasing taxes and pay attention to how international tourists will respond to price hikes.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 24, 2026
I looked over at Joe and Espy, who pretended not to pay attention.
From "Breaking Through" by Francisco Jiménez
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