pay attention
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“Obviously, we pay attention to everything that happens in the industry. Amazon’s built an amazing company. We’ve got a lot of respect for what they’ve done,” CEO Drew Wilkerson tells Barron’s.
From Barron's • May 7, 2026
Nobody walking by — including me — slowed down to pay attention to them, beyond a glance.
From Los Angeles Times • May 5, 2026
If you’ve made charitable contributions to a donor-advised fund or are considering them, pay attention to a current court case involving $21 million—and ask some key questions.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 1, 2026
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
I barely pay attention in my next class.
From "The Wrong Way Home" by Kate O’Shaughnessy
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