pay attention
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Still, it’s important to pay attention to businesses that create local opportunities.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2026
Looking ahead, investors should pay attention to the tax figures for May, which should offer a full picture of how the season went.
From Barron's • May 12, 2026
Nobody walking by — including me — slowed down to pay attention to them, beyond a glance.
From Los Angeles Times • May 5, 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
Yes, Father would pay attention to what Mr. Hodges said.
From "Carry On, Mr. Bowditch" by Jean Lee Latham
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