pay attention
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Rather than shoveling your food down while hovering over your laptop or phone, slow down and pay attention to your food as you eat.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 16, 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
"The government focused on maximising network strength, but it did not pay attention to the way that the algorithms changed," said Joyojeet Pal, a professor at the University of Michigan.
From Barron's ● Jul. 29, 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
As Ma helped me up onto Belle, I could see John trying to pay attention while Pa showed him how to harness Vernon to the plow.
From "Worth" by A. LaFaye
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