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hold attention

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hold someone's attention
Fig. to keep someone's attention; to keep someone interested. The boring teacher could not hold the students' attention. The mystery novel held my attention and I couldn't put it down.
See also: attention, hold


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Although I was very introverted and shy, Tegan and I could hold attention at an early age.
Once you develop the art of story telling, you will not find it difficult at all to hold attention of your date at all times.
This table should offer a low-key preschool party game that will hold attention but not prematurely elevate the energy levels of the children; a coloring activity or simple craft will suffice.
 
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