How to Use pay attention to in a Sentence

pay attention to

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  • And pay attention to that small trickle of meltwater emerging from the toe of the rock glacier.
    — Ashlesha Khatiwada, The Conversation, 1 July 2026
  • His latest Netflix special seems to solidify his place back in the mainstream for those who choose to pay attention to his art.
    — Krystie Yandoli, USA Today, 1 July 2026
  • That being said, be sure to pay attention to what’s pushing your buttons, but also recognize what finally inspires you to charge ahead.
    — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 3 July 2026
  • Experts also said to pay attention to local authorities and to be mindful of any restrictions.
    — ABC News, 1 July 2026
  • Men leaders can pay attention to and be mindful of who in the workplace may be playing more of an emotional support role that falls outside their job description.
    — Holly Corbett, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
  • Your question is a manifestation of handwringing, and so, yeah, a lot of people don’t pay attention to it, and that’s okay, and a lot of people do, and that’s better.
    — Ted Johnson, Deadline, 2 July 2026
  • Dip an extendable brush or broom into the mixture, and scrub the inside of the garbage bin, making sure to pay attention to the bottom and corners where messes can accumulate.
    — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 3 July 2026
  • Painting Tip Make sure to test a few samples when selecting the perfect white paint for a room without much light, and pay attention to how any light the room receives—natural or artificial—hits each of your options.
    — The Spruce, 3 July 2026
  • Experts say the combination of soccer revelry, high temperatures and Atlanta’s trademark humidity poses health risks that attendees and event organizers need to pay attention to.
    — Kristi Swartz, AJC.com, 29 June 2026
  • Failing to pay attention to some critical dates The next inflation report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics will be released on July 14.
    — Matt Richardson, CBS News, 29 June 2026
  • Growers have started to pay attention to less obvious grapes like Albarino and Petite Manseng, as well as varieties native to Italy, Hungary, and Croatia.
    — Akiko Katayama, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026
  • In other words, failing to pay attention to some critical dates on the July calendar is a potentially costly mistake worth avoiding as rates on CDs, high-yield savings and money market accounts all may increase slightly on these days.
    — Matt Richardson, CBS News, 29 June 2026

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