undivided/full/complete attention

idiom

: concentration on what someone is doing or saying
Please give the speaker your undivided/full/complete attention.

Examples of undivided/full/complete attention in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Your undivided attention will feel like a balm to him. Meghan Leahy, Washington Post, 10 Apr. 2024 The aircraft has hit cruising altitude, there’s no turbulence, and you’re settled comfortably in your seat, eager to give the in-flight entertainment your full attention. Blane Bachelor, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Apr. 2024 The driver needs to have their full attention on the road. Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 6 Feb. 2024 Your undivided attention will ensure that everyone stays on track. Eugenia Last, The Mercury News, 29 Mar. 2024 And then there was the brioche dough, delicate yet sturdy, prickly and requiring your full attention at every step. Yewande Komolafe, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Feb. 2024 This deliberate setting of boundaries around study time respects the gravity of the task at hand, acknowledging that mastering the CPA exam content requires undivided attention. Bryce Welker, Miami Herald, 21 Feb. 2024 Despair and depression are companions that strive to capture my undivided attention every single day. Dave Quinn, Peoplemag, 16 Feb. 2024 When insightful lyrics and powerful vocals flow over captivating melody, the vibration demands full attention — a luxury rarely found in the busyness of daily life. Ebony Flake, Essence, 18 Mar. 2024

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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 23 Apr. 2024.

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