as in attentions
patient and attentive guidance encouragement, or instruction
New computer users often require a good deal of hand-holding.
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However, where investors were once enamored with subscriber growth, rewarding companies that were able to expand their consumer reach, their attentions have now shifted toward profitability.—
Sarah Whitten,Lillian Rizzo,
CNBC,
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But future business concerns were parked on Wednesday night as attentions turned to near-endless trays of champagne, cocktails and canapés.—
Alex Ritman,
Variety,
26 Mar. 2026
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Maddie Epke had four goals and two assists, and Aditi Foster added three goals.—
Colleen Kane,
Chicago Tribune,
23 May 2026
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Bardwell scored 32 points on 11-of-18 shooting with seven rebounds and four assists in Compton Magic’s 75-71 victory over Garner Road at last Saturday’s Adidas event in Mishawaka, Indiana.—
Gary Bedore
May 22,
Kansas City Star,
22 May 2026
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The spa The hotel offers spa services through The Spa at the Equinox gym, located on the fourth floor of the building.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
19 May 2026
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The screening in the Bazin theater in the Palais was paused so emergency services could assist the person, according to the Cannes press office.—
Pat Saperstein,
Variety,
19 May 2026
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Age-old concerns about gambling are growing, as addiction hotlines see a dramatic increase in calls for help.—
Luke Connors,
Washington Post,
19 May 2026
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This was not an adequate explanation, and the woman was now looking back over her shoulder, as if searching for help.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
19 May 2026
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Officials removed older metal supports to make the monument's interior fully visible, and future plans include installing the tomb's monumental double-leaf Macedonian marble door and restoring parts of the sphinx sculptures that once guarded the entrance.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
18 May 2026
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Keeping productions local supports crews, businesses, and families who rely on the industry.—
Dana Feldman,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2026
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“Hand-holdings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hand-holdings. Accessed 26 May. 2026.
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