pay attention to

phrase

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

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With two games on the schedule, there is plenty of reason to pay attention to the games tonight. — Outkick, FOXNews.com, 6 Oct. 2026 Establishing repeatable procedures helps create consistency, discipline and stronger long-term outcomes, while resisting the impulse to rush decisions gives you time to pay attention to the fundamentals rather than chase shortcuts. — Carey Bringle, Forbes.com, 6 Oct. 2026 Shoppers weighing an upgrade should pay attention to a handful of features. — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 1 Oct. 2026 Fees can be surprisingly costly, so be sure there aren't any early payment penalties and pay attention to origination fees. — Jason Stauffer, CNBC, 22 Sep. 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 9 Oct. 2026.

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