pay attention
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Often, they come across as commands by an orchestra to sit up straight and pay attention.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026
ETF issuers compete aggressively over benchmark selection, and investors increasingly pay attention to which indexes own the most influential companies shaping the future economy.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 2, 2026
"Please pay attention to air alerts, protect your lives. Our services are working efficiently and are prepared; the Air Force and other defenders of our skies will be on duty 24/7, as always."
From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026
Another older attendee acting as a mentor pipes up, advising others to pay attention even if they aren’t planning on going into real estate.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026
No one should pay attention to her: “I cannot think her in her right mind.”
From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock
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