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Discover LudwigThe phrase "attention not to" is not correct in standard written English.
It seems to be an incomplete expression and lacks clarity in its intended meaning.
Example: "Please pay attention not to disturb the wildlife in the area."
Alternatives: "be careful not to" or "take care not to".
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And they were paying a lot of attention not to cause a disturbance".
They exist to call attention not to themselves, but to other words in the sentence.
"The police are paying attention not to violate human rights or treat prisoners badly," he said.
It exists only to get attention, not to provide any sort of artistic merit.
(The ad generated considerable attention, not to mention complaints from advocates for the mentally ill).
Yes, I'm hard on Lifetime, but that's because its failings call attention not to what it has but to what it lacks: balls.
Penalties have escalated, Poston said, "to get crew chiefs' and car builders' and teams' attention not to play around with the rules".
And Mr. Short, the evening's closest thing to a wisecracking Oscar host, reminded those vying for attention not to take the hugs and kisses too seriously.
That energy is mirrored in the execution of the drawing, which is animated by Zen-like attention not to detail but to the dynamic animal.
In New York scientists have to compete for attention — not to mention real estate, whose high cost has driven some researchers away.
But having a baby, even while young and single, can bring social status, love, and attention – not to mention temporary help with things like health insurance and housing.
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