attention span
noun
: the length of time during which one (such as an individual or a group) is able to concentrate or remain interested
Examples of attention span in a Sentence
people with short attention spans
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Reading scores among high school seniors are at their lowest in decades, according to federal testing data, while schools across the country are grappling with how to respond to waning attention spans and artificial intelligence.
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Los Angeles Times,
1 July 2026
This research also shows that natural environments boost attention span, combat mental fatigue and improve cognitive performance.
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Khloe Quill,
FOXNews.com,
30 June 2026
No one was worried about screentime, and teachers didn't have to battle phones and short attention spans to capture their students' imaginations.
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Sarah Scott,
Parents,
30 June 2026
As attention spans are shrinking, shorter runtimes allow Broadway houses to market something new and exciting more frequently.
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Katie North,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2026
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Los Angeles Times,
1 July 2026
This research also shows that natural environments boost attention span, combat mental fatigue and improve cognitive performance.
—
Khloe Quill,
FOXNews.com,
30 June 2026
No one was worried about screentime, and teachers didn't have to battle phones and short attention spans to capture their students' imaginations.
—
Sarah Scott,
Parents,
30 June 2026
As attention spans are shrinking, shorter runtimes allow Broadway houses to market something new and exciting more frequently.
—
Katie North,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for attention span
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“Attention span.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/attention%20span. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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