pay attention
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He began: “A lot of folks want us to pay attention to things happening 6,000 miles away,” he said, “rather than reminding us about the things we agree on right here.”
From Slate • Apr. 29, 2026
That may not seem like much, but market bulls who pay attention to valuation indicators have little to go on right now.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 28, 2026
King is only 17, but if he’s taking a walk or riding a bike, pay attention, because one day, he’s going to be recognized as lacrosse trendsetter from the West Coast.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 26, 2026
Today, Tesla’s software can navigate most streets, change lanes and park, but it requires the driver to pay attention and be prepared to take over.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 23, 2026
“When you change the things you do because you’re scared of the way someone will react, that’s the red flag you need to pay attention to.”
From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam
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