pay attention to

idiom

: to concentrate on
Pay (close/careful) attention to what she says.

Examples of pay attention to in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web And administrators say while students may grumble at first, many end up appreciating not having to pay attention to their phone during school hours and knowing their peers won’t be either. Becca Savransky, Idaho Statesman, 4 May 2024 Campaigns aimed at getting candidates to pay attention to new American voters face an uphill battle, said Francisco Pedraza, a professor at Arizona State University in the School of Politics and Global Studies. Daniel Gonzalez, The Arizona Republic, 4 May 2024 Button encourages parents to pay attention to the little things and voice their concerns early on, in addition to documenting those instances no matter the severity of the issue. Lina Ruiz, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 Apr. 2024 After the Moon Alert is over, pay attention to your cash flow and your possessions. Georgia Nicols, The Denver Post, 13 Apr. 2024 And that's good that parents would pay attention to what their kids are reading. Laura Trujillo, USA TODAY, 8 Apr. 2024 Drake, however, should pay attention to the response J. Cole is getting. Angel Diaz, Billboard, 5 Apr. 2024 Next, pay attention to the additional ingredients in the CBD products. All Cbd Naturals, Discover Magazine, 3 Apr. 2024 Players for the Buffalo Bills had recorded a public service announcement with tips (wear eclipse glasses, check the weather, pay attention to traffic alerts). Joanna Slater, Washington Post, 2 Apr. 2024

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“Pay attention to.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pay%20attention%20to. Accessed 20 May. 2024.

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