pay attention to

idiom

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

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Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport and Dallas Love Field said that travelers should pay attention to the latest forecasts, give themselves extra time to get to the airport and check for flight updates from their airline. Kate Marijolovic, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Jan. 2025 Here’s what investors should pay attention to, according to Marks. Yeo Boon Ping, CNBC, 8 Jan. 2025 Officials urged those who want to see the contest to stay home, watch it on television or online, or use public transportation and pay attention to lifeguards' announcements as waves may breach traditional boundaries and pull people into the sea. Dennis Romero, NBC News, 22 Dec. 2024 While learning how to speak with confidence, don’t forget to listen actively and pay attention to your client’s needs and preferences. Sho Dewan, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024 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 14 Jan. 2025.

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