Attention
Meanings and phrases
attention
- the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others; attending
- the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something; care; aid; tending
- a general interest that leads people to want to know more
- a courteous act indicating affection
- the faculty or power of mental concentration
- a motionless erect stance with arms at the sides and feet together; assumed by military personnel during drill or review
n.
- a condition (mostly in boys) characterized by behavioral and learning disorders; ADD; attention deficit hyperactivity disorder; ADHD; hyperkinetic syndrome; minimal brain dysfunction; minimal brain damage; MBD
n.
- a condition (mostly in boys) characterized by behavioral and learning disorders; attention deficit disorder; ADD; ADHD; hyperkinetic syndrome; minimal brain dysfunction; minimal brain damage; MBD
v.
- point out carefully and clearly; signalize; signalise; point out
- Because the rhyme comes so quickly, it tends to call attention to itself.
- That work helped call attention to the importance of military aviation in its infancy.
- Two weeks later she left her position; she received criticism for using the intercom to call attention to it.
n.
- the object upon which interest and attention focuses; center; centre; centre of attention
- Balan, who was a laughing stock, suddenly becomes the center of attention.
- He was described as shy, simple and prudent who did not like to be the center of attention.
- Dragas became the center of attention for those who supported Sullivan in their expression of dismay.
n.
- the object upon which interest and attention focuses; center; centre; center of attention
adj.
- taking heed; giving close and thoughtful attention; heedful; attentive; thoughtful
- The procedure shows that the conductor is paying attention.
- But the rabbits aren't paying attention about what is going on.
- You're involved before you even notice you were paying attention."
n.
- paying particular notice (as to children or helpless people); attentiveness; heed; regard
- The procedure shows that the conductor is paying attention.
- But the rabbits aren't paying attention about what is going on.
- You're involved before you even notice you were paying attention."
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- Scott's efforts received national media attention.
- The hearing received significant media attention.
- The case attracted considerable media attention.
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- expanded his company, gaining national attention.
- He received national attention when he won the U.S.
- The Massena blood libel drew national attention.
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- Their work has attracted the attention of the art world.
- She attracted the attention of King James IV around 1497.
- Then Levy attracted the attention the world with his pyrotechnics.
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- The Dance Platform brought her more public attention.
- He tried to attract public attention to his railway plans.
- It was this win that gained him widespread public attention.
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- Williams caught the attention of MGM scouts at the Aquacade.
- Stobart's actions caught the attention of the Royal Serbian Army.
- Jarman's use of anachronism caught the attention of many critics.
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- Her story attracted international attention.
- The March on Rome brought Fascism international attention.
- His work brought Mexican wines to international attention.
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- The outfits worn during initiation require much attention.
- His "Observations of a Solicitor" attracted much attention.
- Their controversy attracted much attention among Freemasons.
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- People should pay PewDiePie more attention."
- Since 1990s, she has been paying more attention to issues of aesthetics.
- His wish was carried out and this brought more attention to pecan trees.
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- He received national attention when he won the U.S.
- She drew attention when interpreting the song ""Mulheres Negras"" (2012).
- Bennett won wide attention when he called Lincoln a white supremacist in 1968.
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- Salazar then turned his attention to Rodrigo de Paz.
- Instead, he turned his attention to northern Mexico.
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- The aim was to draw attention to carbon trading.
- in order to draw attention to Fedder.
- Bark may be spread around to draw attention to the marking post.
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- This attracted attention after the 9/11 attacks of 2001.
- Their work soon attracted attention from the Grand Ole Opry.
- Her beam mount also attracted attention.
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- In 1927, Bohr drew attention to a consequence of non-separability.
- The book also drew attention for Sparky's colorful manner of speech.
- The proposal drew attention and some action but was never implemented.
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- He paid special attention to transportation.
- He gave special attention to the liturgy of the synagogue.
- Cadets requiring special attention are shown to the specialists.
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- If irritation persists, seek medical attention.
- A myocardial infarction requires immediate medical attention.
- The delay in medical attention is blamed for at least one death.
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- In general the Spanish paid little attention to Corisco.
- These events received little attention.
- The New Testament also devotes little attention to an immediate afterlife.
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- Paying attention to detail can reward a philatelic sleuth.
- His attention to detail was meticulous.
- The landscape shows great attention to detail in the modeling of nature.
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- He also gained attention for his mullet haircut.
- This timely release of the song gained attention from critics.
- It first gained attention through their Amaran 528w led light.
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- The ATM withdrawal drew particular attention.
- Several of her medals have received particular attention.
- His skilful cataloguing has attracted particular attention.
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- When she sings, it's disarming--you must pay attention.
- But other mall operators would do well to pay attention."
- The only time we pay attention to these qualities is in song.
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- The work of Ulla Nenonen has received attention from e.g.
- In the 2010s, Carell received attention for more dramatic roles.
- The work of Charles Mingus has also received attention in academe.
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- This drew the attention of a barman named Alex Charlson.
- His artistic talent drew the attention of other artists.
- Violence in Medan drew the attention of national security officers.
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- There was considerable attention as Ruth reported for spring training.
- He also gave considerable attention to the history of botany in Italy.
- Alfred devoted considerable attention and thought to judicial matters.
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- He instead advocated not drawing attention to oneself.
- So I'm really delighted to participate in drawing attention to it."
- To avoid drawing attention to the grieving family, the three surviving Monkees did not attend.
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- His guitar playing in the song attracted a lot of attention.
- Reviewers paid a lot of attention to the sexual content within the game.
- Potter has been receiving a lot of attention for sculpting Bengali deities.
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- In particular, it was seen as drawing attention away from pulpit preaching and the role of the minister.
- The film was also a financial success, though Steven Spielberg's hit film "Jaws" distracted attention away from it.
- He tried to induce Mexico to join the war against the United States, hoping to divert American attention away from Europe.
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- His discovery and the novel gained national attention.
- Horn's murder gained national attention as an unsolved crime.
- It was during that tournament run that Miller gained national attention.
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- Her work drew some critical attention at its time of publication.
- It was Stokes' painting "Girl in Red Tights" that drew critical attention and acclaim.
- It was Walcott's ability to be more than just "exotic" that brought his work critical attention.
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- Madame Koo's fashion legacy continues to attract attention internationally.
- Ramsay attended some far-right political meetings but did not attract attention.
- Although it was not open to the public, the site continued to attract attention.
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- Thus, the remainder term generally demands close attention.
- Many times cetology consists of waiting and paying close attention.
- Expedition leader Hugh Rutledge says: "We have naturally paid close attention to the problem.
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- She agreed to the project to bring attention to gun violence.
- It was designed to bring attention to the Affordable Care Act.
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- And finally, they also attract the attention of Masha.
- The killings attract the attention of FBI agent Lisa Inman.
- Her warmongering efforts attract the attention of Wonder Woman.
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- The video garnered criticism and widespread attention on Twitter.
- Grichuk drew widespread attention for his raw power and bat speed in 2015.
- Her content went viral on Iranian social media and drew widespread attention.
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- The painting did not win a prize and received little press attention.
- It was a big success, and Chaplin received considerable press attention.
- In November 1994, Old Ebbitt Grill reopened its oyster bar to much press attention.
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- The issue was also given much attention during the trial of Saddam Hussein.
- Gustav's background received wide press attention during the 2003 California recall campaign.
- She accidentally attracts Genji's attention during one of his visits to the Governor of Kii's mansion.
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- He received national attention when he won the U.S.
- The story was publicized in January 2014 and received national attention.
- Gradually the story received national attention and much sympathy for Hayes.
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- The rioters now turned their attention to the Japanese.
- The minesweepers turned their attention to the waters of Nakagusuku Bay.
- Stringham and his captains then turned their attention to Fort Hatteras.
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- The film received significant attention.
- The article generated significant attention when it was discussed on "The Huffington Post".
- Through his accusatory letters, Cream succeeded in drawing significant attention to himself.
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- The landscape shows great attention to detail in the modeling of nature.
- She was involved in longing lawsuits with both her husband's which attracted great attention.
- Jean de Sperati paid great attention to the accuracy of the postmark when falsifying the stamps.
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- Kutluay has also been a cynosure of public attention due to his personal life.
- The crew received attention due to member Jay Park's popularity as a singer and rapper.
- Actress Bae So-eun caught the audience attention due to her graphic nudity in the film.
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- The films and stars of Hollywood helped make the state the "center" of worldwide attention.
- The iDol was a small production which did not receive worldwide attention due to its limited budget of $25,000.
- Pentecostalism achieved worldwide attention in 1906 through the Azusa Street Revival in Los Angeles led by William Joseph Seymour.
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- It came to his attention because arrow points and flakes were found on the surface.
- It received much attention because of its mix of jazz and rap, using live jazz musicians.
- Maybe I attracted attention because I have bright and playful videos about some taboo subjects.
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- The audible alert draws attention to the scrolling notification.
- Hugh Lloyd-Jones draws attention to Richard Wagner's reverence of Aeschylus.
- Gore Vidal also draws attention to this link in a BBC documentary about oration.)
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- Scott's efforts received national media attention.
- The incident received national media attention.
- The story gained national media attention.
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- The traits described below have received the most attention.
- But it was her unbreakable kid doll that garnered the most attention.
- Her floral scenes have garnered her the most attention out of all of her paintings.
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- Kilpatrick then turned his attention towards the Snicker's Gap Turnpike.
- Through the success of the single, Baby attracted much attention towards his mixtape.
- Ex Nihilo then turns her attention towards Manteau's H-Dial wanting to know how it works.
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- Her speeches brought attention to the movement, for Black women, but also for White.
- This story brought attention to a major problem at Westville: drug trafficking by staff.
- Epistemic communities brought attention to chlorofluorocarbons and their polluting consequences.
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- Her subsequent books got progressively less attention from reviewers.
- Though it receives less attention, an understanding of human visual perception is valuable to rendering.
- Oleg Prokofiev said, "he tried to help so many people that ... less and less attention was paid to his pleas."
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- He was diagnosed with attention deficit disorder in high school.
- The song's name refers to attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.
- The behavior itself may also suggest attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).
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- Her subsequent outputs garnered attention within their format.
- Some first ladies have garnered attention for their dress and style.
- After that he garnered attention for his humorous or even eccentric personality.
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- They toured Germany and Switzerland in 1998, attracting the attention of the German media.
- In April 2010, Natasha finds herself attracting the attention of Graeme Proctor (Craig Gazey).
- Farah's story received international coverage, attracting the attention of German actress and filmmaker Katja Benrath.
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- This gained the attention of John Rogers, the owner of baseball's Philadelphia Phillies.
- The effort gained the attention of established artists such as Diego Rivera who intervened.
- He was signed by the youth team of La Louvière, where he quickly gained the attention of many sides.
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- How come you pay no attention to me?".
- Only 50 copies were printed, and the book received virtually no attention.
- But she pays no attention.
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- The construction also attracts the attention of motorists, making it easy to find the rest area.
- One of them, Julie Jordan, attracts the attention of the barker, Billy Bigelow ("The Carousel Waltz").
- To spite Da Ming, Mei Mei joins a beauty pageant and eventually attracts the attention of a wealthy man!
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- Psychologists have called attention to "social aspects of forgetting".
- The Willink Commission called attention to the grave dangers in the Niger Delta.
- For several days they called attention to Gillett firing labor for union activity.
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- After one of the sessions, Ashe said it had drawn greater attention to disarmament.
- Birth control pills can extend the half-life of caffeine, requiring greater attention to caffeine consumption.
- EVM also received greater attention by publicly traded companies in response to the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
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- Abdur Rahman also paid attention to technological advance.
- They paid attention, however, when attacks came from the right.
- Albini paid attention to capturing strong live performances in the studio.
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- She received media attention when she attended the Cannes Film Festival in April 1953.
- He received media attention for his Will Ferrell impressions and off-key Christmas caroling.
- In 2014, she received media attention for her weight loss transformation from a size 12 to 8.
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- He received national attention when he won the U.S.
- Charlotte's Web gained national attention when it was used to treat Charlotte Figi's epileptic seizures.
- In 2006, the school received national attention when the principal, Kenneth Hoagland, canceled the Senior Prom.
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- A special feature of the library is the attention given to energy conservation.
- However, he was not enamoured by the attention given to the Revie Plan by the press, describing it as "bollocks".
- This staircase was restored to its original configuration with meticulous attention given to blend new materials with old.
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- Little attention was paid to the southern and southwestern Omo valley.
- However real attention was paid to her past in the first half of Season Two.
- Rapp notes in passing that special attention was paid to the marking of the tones.
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- After his knee injury McGinley turned his full attention to golf.
- In 1969, Roth withdrew from Columbia to focus his full attention to SDS.
- At this point writing college textbooks began to require his full attention.
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- With a bit more attention paid to detail, they might very well have evaded all suspicion.
- He covers over forty scientists, with special attention paid to Francis Bacon, Robert Boyle, and Isaac Newton.
- His prominence during his lifetime stands in stark contrast to the minimal attention paid to his work after his death.
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- brought The Minus 5 a great deal of attention in 1996.
- Selkirk's experience as a castaway aroused a great deal of attention in England.
- Simultaneously, CNG forum has drawn a great deal of attention from global investors.
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- Wu gained increased attention and popularity with her role as Wei Yingluo.
- Since then, she has garnered increased attention in Canada and around the world.
- This led to increased attention for the station, but not all of it was favorable.
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- This occurrence attracted media attention.
- The wedding attracted media attention and was well attended.
- Alterations made to movies and TV shows also attracted media attention.
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- Since her debut, she has drawn attention to her natural yet exotic beauty.
- Detroit has also drawn attention from the federal government for incidents of human trafficking in its strip clubs.
- James Rowley of "Businessweek" wrote that the incident had drawn attention to the Republican Party's advocacy for a total ban on abortion.
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- His "Observations of a Solicitor" attracted much attention.
- Their controversy attracted much attention among Freemasons.
- The whole book attracted much attention.
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- These events received little attention.
- During Rand's lifetime, her work received little attention from academic scholars.
- The album received little attention, but was received well by critics who reviewed it.
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- The issue quickly gained national and international media attention.
- The series garnered strong ratings as well as international media attention.
- He produced an erotic event at The Art of Loving that garnered international media attention in 2003.
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- The community gained international attention in 1936 when three men were trapped in the mine.
- During her career, she performed some 500 songs, many of which gained international attention.
- She became known after a classroom sketch of "Breaking Bad"'s Walter White on her thigh gained international attention online.
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- Effenberg had a history of attracting attention and ire from fans and other players alike with his behaviour.
- The former is used as a high-pitched call, for attracting attention, (pronounced ) which travels long distances.
- Thunderbolt then, (inexplicably), drives erratically to escape from the police, attracting attention to themselves.
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- His sexual indiscretions and lack of attention to her has alienated his wife Alice (Margaret Leighton).
- Consequently, the genre has suffered from what some industry experts lament as a lack of attention and precision.
- Couch noted that there is a general lack of attention to sequential order by naturalistic observers in their reports.
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- In his very first salon, the Paris Salon in 1951, his paintings won awards and garnered a fair amount of attention.
- She linked to the entry from her popular website and "The Soxaholix" received a large amount of attention very quickly.
- The Catholic Church, in particular, receives a considerable amount of attention from the narrator, specifically its institutionalized nature.
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- With the configuration finalized, NASA turned its attention to mission profiles.
- Germany annexed Austria in 1938, and soon turned its attention to its eastern neighbors.
- Once the airfield was taken the 3rd Greek Mountain Brigade turned its attention towards Rimini itself.
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- The song's name refers to attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.
- The behavior itself may also suggest attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).
- He was diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) at an early age.
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- The comments garnered much media attention.
- The case went to court, followed with much media attention.
- Despite playing well and receiving much media attention, Green was sent back to Minneapolis.
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- She received media attention when she attended the Cannes Film Festival in April 1953.
- The Gospel of Judas, a Gnostic gospel, also received much media attention when it was reconstructed in 2006.
- He received some media attention when a message from Chance the Rapper prompted him to open a Twitter account.
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- This drew South Africa and the world’s attention to the suburb.
- Courtney also commented: "I think people’s attention span is more limited than it used to be."
- It was Yvonne’s three dogs that caught Tami’s attention, and the overwhelming care she took of the strays.
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- It received international attention.
- In 2017, the blasphemy trial of Basuki Tjahaja Purnama (Ahok) received international attention.
- She received international attention for her first single "Yummy" (Rami Afuni LMFAO) and its viral video.
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- The hearing received significant media attention.
- There was significant media attention regarding Bracy stepping down.
- The conference drew significant media attention, and it was aired on C-SPAN.
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- This initiative has drawn the attention of many across the world.
- Jarman's use of anachronism caught the attention of many critics.
- Gilberto's performance in the 2002 FIFA World Cup caught the attention of many coaches.
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- This drew South Africa and the world’s attention to the suburb.
- Courtney also commented: "I think people’s attention span is more limited than it used to be."
- It was Yvonne’s three dogs that caught Tami’s attention, and the overwhelming care she took of the strays.
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- In general, the mummifying of animals was not given the careful attention afforded to humans.
- The Muses agree to pay careful attention to the forthcoming play and to try especially hard to enjoy it despite their misgivings.
- The meanings of Singlespeech words are therefore highly context-dependent, and careful attention must be paid to mode transitions during a conversation.
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- It first gained attention through their Amaran 528w led light.
- Münzenberg came to Lenin's attention through his activities as leader of the Young Communist International.
- Rognan gained national attention through a reality documentary television series called "Alt For Rognan" in 2006.
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- Evers' election as mayor had great symbolic significance statewide and attracted national attention.
- Becoming first lady, Marcela Temer also attracted national attention and became a fashion reference.
- The plans attracted national attention in March 2018 over concerns that Elim Church could seek to prevent LGBT groups from hiring Merton Hall.
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- It received much attention from Renaissance scholars in the 16th century.
- Since its launch, the Boyue has received much attention in the Chinese automobile market.
- It received much attention because of its mix of jazz and rap, using live jazz musicians.
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- However, greater public attention was given to their subject matter.
- Special attention was given to ensuring backward compatibility of Maven 3 to Maven 2.
- Little attention was given to the song at the time of its release in the summer of 1970.
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- The conclusions of the study attracted wide attention.
- Bennett won wide attention when he called Lincoln a white supremacist in 1968.
- All of these systems carry some security risk, and such issues have gained wide attention.
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- The incident received mainstream attention in Japan and became known as .
- The group found mainstream attention after being featured on the track "Paramedic!"
- He then saw more mainstream attention with the release of his mixtape, "The Wolf of Grape Street".
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- Since the 19th century, he has received renewed attention.
- Łaski enjoyed renewed attention among the younger generation of Polish economists and activists.
- His work received renewed attention in the CD era, and now all his symphonies have been recorded.
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- The video received negative attention and caused a media backlash.
- Day received significant negative attention after two high-profile arrests.
- This act garnered negative attention from critics and some animal rights activists.
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- Her story attracted international attention.
- The first night attracted international attention but Sibelius was not present.
- Yoriyas is prominent among photographers capturing the economic capital's street scenes, and has attracted international attention.
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- She then turned her attention to writing scripts for radio and television.
- With the discovery of this passion, Szekulics turned her attention to travel literature.
- Once the right to vote was secured, Stevens turned her attention to women's legal status.
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- Nine journalists in the last 18 months have focused attention on the investigations in Veracruz.
- Newspaper articles focused attention on the series and the Daleks, further enhancing their popularity.
- This level of loss focused attention on the safety aspects of bulk carriers, and a great deal was learned.
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- At first, they adopted Johnson as their married name, to divert attention.
- The letters and calls were a hoax intended to divert attention from the real killer.
- Concern was also expressed that the speech would derail the conference or divert attention from its purposes.
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- There are enough of us around to draw attention to what these people are really like".
- During his time of exile he continued to try to make the West pay attention to what was going on in Cameroon.
- In my opinion, the IRA achieved its objective: people started paying attention to what was happening in Ireland.