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Symptoms can vary widely, with some individuals primarily experiencing inattentiveness, while others show more hyperactive or impulsive behavior, or a combination of both.

From Science Daily • Mar. 17, 2026

Brown immediately was replaced by Perry, whose defensive inattentiveness quickly reemerged when Ward beat him off the dribble for a one-handed dunk.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 20, 2025

He has blamed FTX’s collapse last November, in something equivalent to an old-fashioned bank run, on vindictive competitors, his own inattentiveness and fellow executives who he said failed to manage risk properly.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 2, 2023

“The head coach’s inattentiveness to compliance - particularly at a time when his program was under scrutiny related to a different infractions case - resulted in careless violations.”

From Washington Times • Jun. 21, 2023

Conor hadn’t heard a word of his lessons in school, but the teachers hadn’t told him off for his inattentiveness, skipping over him when they asked questions to the class.

From "A Monster Calls" by Patrick Ness