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So when a strategist downgrades the sector from overweight to market-weight and swaps the exposure to healthcare, investors should pay attention —because it doesn’t happen very often.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 14, 2026
The film only has to persuade us to pay attention to its shouts.
From Salon ● Oct. 11, 2026
And don’t pay attention only to the pillowy feel under your feet, Dennis says.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 10, 2026
"I'm amazed, really. I didn't expect the government would pay such detailed attention to this case and really pay attention to us, the victims," she said.
From BBC ● Oct. 8, 2026
“Well, pay attention, guy. I expect you to keep up.”
From "The Tenth Mistake of Hank Hooperman" by Gennifer Choldenko
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