undivided/full/complete attention
idiom
: concentration on what someone is doing or saying
Please give the speaker your undivided/full/complete attention.
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For parents who work, and can’t play school for hours on end, or tote tots to daily playdates, experts agree a small amount of undivided attention for your child each day can go a long way.
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Melissa Willets, Parents, 23 July 2025
Come that summer, Doherty was kicked out of the band once again, and turned his full attention towards Babyshambles, this time bringing onboard Walden on lead guitar, Gemma Clarke on drums, Jamie Perrett on guitar, and Peter Perrett Jr. on bass to play shows.
—Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 23 June 2025
This might include taking a walk around the block, changing clothes or engaging in a hobby that requires your full attention.
—Caroline Castrillon, Forbes.com, 4 June 2025
Even five minutes of undivided attention can go a long way.
—Mark Travers, CNBC, 13 July 2025
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Melissa Willets, Parents, 23 July 2025
Come that summer, Doherty was kicked out of the band once again, and turned his full attention towards Babyshambles, this time bringing onboard Walden on lead guitar, Gemma Clarke on drums, Jamie Perrett on guitar, and Peter Perrett Jr. on bass to play shows.
—Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 23 June 2025
This might include taking a walk around the block, changing clothes or engaging in a hobby that requires your full attention.
—Caroline Castrillon, Forbes.com, 4 June 2025
Even five minutes of undivided attention can go a long way.
—Mark Travers, CNBC, 13 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for undivided/full/complete attention
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“Undivided/full/complete attention.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/undivided%2Ffull%2Fcomplete%20attention. Accessed 5 Aug. 2025.
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