pay attention
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"Pay attention to what's going on around you," he said.
From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026
Pay attention to how management talks about productivity.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 10, 2026
His biggest piece of advice: Pay attention to your players, don’t chase championships.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026
Pay attention to what Association of Southeast Asian Nations and Pacific Island forums are saying about Taiwan.
From Barron's • Jan. 7, 2026
“Hold steady, June. Pay attention to the crowd.”
From "Legend" by Marie Lu
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