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Discover LudwigThe phrase "attention was on" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to indicate where focus or interest was directed at a particular time or event.
Example: "During the meeting, attention was on the new marketing strategy that was being proposed."
Alternatives: "focus was on" or "emphasis was on".
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But, perhaps understandably, much of the pre-match attention was on Matthews - one of the finest English players of his, or any, generation.
My attention was on mixing the salad.
His attention was on the pitch, not on the product.
The attention was on Martin to begin the game.
Ms. Tomer's attention was on the duo playing music.
By then, however, her attention was on the marathon.
"People's attention was on other things," Mr. Dergarabedian said.
But before, all attention was on the border, and now we can concentrate on internal reconstruction".
— All the attention was on Tiger Woods at the Frys.com Open, which suited Ernie Els fine.
"Until May 23, all attention was on how far the market could rise.
"A lot of the attention was on them," Maloney said of the former Olympians.
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