pay attention
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Court watchers pay attention to what Justice Clarence Thomas writes, even in solo dissents.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 25, 2026
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung said last week that US counterpart Donald Trump had told him it was time to "pay attention to the North Korea issue".
From Barron's • Jun. 23, 2026
Now Wall Street has something to pay attention to.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 21, 2026
“People really just need to pay attention to how they feel, especially if they have underlying health conditions, and watching children as well,” she said.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 20, 2026
The njuzu can give you plenty of advice, but you have to pay attention.
From "A Girl Named Disaster" by Nancy Farmer
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