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attention

[uh-ten-shuhn, uh-ten-shuhn] / əˈtɛn ʃən, əˌtɛnˈʃʌn /




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A previous interdiction caught the attention of China, which criticized the U.S. after American forces fired upon and seized an Iranian containership on Sunday.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 22, 2026

The Plus Bus also got national attention, getting acknowledged in an episode of “Hacks” as well as featured in an episode of Avery Trufelman’s “Articles of Interest” podcast about clothing.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2026

In two games time, their full attention will be back on the top flight.

From BBC • Apr. 22, 2026

The lockups and liquidity issues that have attracted attention were historically offset by selling stocks.

From Barron's • Apr. 22, 2026

He knew a heart attack would get my attention, play on my heart strings.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam




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