pay attention to

idiom

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

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But such posts are low-level intelligence, a kind that is arguably far too trivial for a Cabinet secretary or president to pay attention to. Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 6 Jan. 2026 The chances of a move during this window are remote, but his is still a situation to pay attention to. Sebastian Stafford-Bloor, New York Times, 2 Jan. 2026 Menstruating people in their twenties should also pay attention to their iron intake, since the body loses iron with every period. Emma Loewe, Outside, 1 Jan. 2026 Shed a light on Florida’s environment and pay attention to the most pressing issues. Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 1 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for pay attention to

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“Pay attention to.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pay%20attention%20to. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.

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