attention in All languages combined

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          "text": "Pay attention to me when I'm speaking to you."
        },
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          "text": "He waved to draw attention to himself."
        },
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          "text": "She couldn't keep her attention on her books."
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          "text": "Pay attention to me when I'm speaking to you."
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        {
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"attention" meaning in All languages combined

Noun [English]