undivided/full/complete attention
idiom
: concentration on what someone is doing or saying
Please give the speaker your undivided/full/complete attention.
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Buick’s concepts have been quite good for a little while now, perhaps a function of a division that doesn’t have the full attention of GM executives, or perhaps a function of a need to compete in Asia where cars are getting more sophisticated almost by the minute.
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Erik Shilling, Robb Report, 7 Aug. 2025
During your next conversation, give your full attention for at least two minutes.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2025
For parents who work, and can’t play school for hours on end, or tote tots to daily playdates, experts agree a small amount of undivided attention for your child each day can go a long way.
—Melissa Willets, Parents, 23 July 2025
Come that summer, Doherty was kicked out of the band once again, and turned his full attention towards Babyshambles, this time bringing onboard Walden on lead guitar, Gemma Clarke on drums, Jamie Perrett on guitar, and Peter Perrett Jr. on bass to play shows.
—Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 23 June 2025
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Erik Shilling, Robb Report, 7 Aug. 2025
During your next conversation, give your full attention for at least two minutes.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2025
For parents who work, and can’t play school for hours on end, or tote tots to daily playdates, experts agree a small amount of undivided attention for your child each day can go a long way.
—Melissa Willets, Parents, 23 July 2025
Come that summer, Doherty was kicked out of the band once again, and turned his full attention towards Babyshambles, this time bringing onboard Walden on lead guitar, Gemma Clarke on drums, Jamie Perrett on guitar, and Peter Perrett Jr. on bass to play shows.
—Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 23 June 2025
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“Undivided/full/complete attention.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/undivided%2Ffull%2Fcomplete%20attention. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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