pay attention to

phrase

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

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That’s the part of the Borg businesses should pay attention to. — Panos Siozos, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2026 During the transition, pay attention to how your dog responds. — Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2026 Gather the facts, and pay attention to what becomes clear today. — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 27 Aug. 2026 People pay attention to even the smallest details about celebrities. — Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 25 Aug. 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 1 Sep. 2026.

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