pay attention
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Humphreys asked the public to pay attention to signs and follow diversions.
From BBC ● Jul. 24, 2026
They were characters who made us remember why we look to certain actors for specific things, and how important it can be to pay attention to the feelings they conjure within us.
From Salon ● Jul. 17, 2026
His advice is to pay attention to troop buildups—and to be ready to buy and sell quickly.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 12, 2026
Jiangsu province, also in China's eastern region, said it would suspend "all in-person educational activities" at schools from Thursday afternoon through Friday and urged students and teachers to "pay attention to typhoon safety".
From Barron's ● Jul. 8, 2026
Father would pay attention to what Mr. Hodges said.
From "Carry On, Mr. Bowditch" by Jean Lee Latham
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