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pay attention

Idioms  

  1. Heed, be attentive to, as in Now pay attention to these instructions. [Second half of 1700s]

Example Sentences

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We should pay attention to what makes practices like film photography so appealing in a digital age.

From Slate • Apr. 4, 2026

Investors simply aren’t focused on cars that much, choosing to pay attention to AI applications such as robots and robo-taxis.

From Barron's • Mar. 31, 2026

“This is a relatively obscure thing, not many people pay attention to this data,” Kizemchuk said.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 27, 2026

The ripple effects are genuine and we can all feel them if we’re willing to pay attention.

From Salon • Mar. 25, 2026

She’s still talking, but the hissing snake is drowning her out, insisting that I pay attention.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam

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