pay attention to

phrase

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

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Those are reasonable measures, but a new Wharton study suggests there is another measure leaders should pay attention to. Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026 Failing to pay attention to these can mean losing out on a brief opportunity to lock in an improved rate. Matt Richardson, CBS News, 31 July 2026 August and early September can also be hot, humid and dry, so pay attention to the weather and work smart. Arkansas Online, 31 July 2026 Put away your phone, slow your pace and pay attention to the sights, sounds and textures around you. Todd Lookingbill, The Conversation, 31 July 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 4 Aug. 2026.

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