pay attention to

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: to concentrate on

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

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Also pay attention to unexpected changes involving accounts that use your identity. — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 12 Oct. 2026 The voters need to pay attention to that and so do your union members. — Shelley Jones, Chicago Tribune, 8 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 See All Example Sentences for pay attention to

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