On the right and left, many politicians believe that Mr. Sharon's hints may be political and diplomatic posturing, to satisfy the Bush administration, to restore his sagging popularity, or perhaps to distract attention from a widening corruption investigation.
Gibraltar believes Spain's right-wing Popular Party government wants to widen the row to distract attention from its domestic problems and focus on the issue of the sovereignty of the British territory.
In widening participation, further attention to issues such as patterns of language and of time and how they influence access will need consideration.
For example, going for a lower-cut shirt collar and slimmer knot on your tie will make your neck look longer, epaulettes or any contrast seam will help to widen shoulders, a pocket square in your jacket pocket can distract attention from your stomach.
Leonard Nimoy's series of photos of plus-sized women, "The Full Body Project" received attention from major media outlets like NPR and the New York Times, and Substantia Jones' ongoing Adipositivity project aims to "widen definitions of physical beauty.
More attention from voters?
He is attracting more attention from opponents.
And expect attention from the IRS.
He gets considerable attention from children.
