variants
also tentie
as in attentive
paying close attention usually for the purpose of anticipating approaching danger or opportunity
I warn ye now, ye best be tenty
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Adjective
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If tariffs cause a one-off rise in prices, the Fed could be inclined to look through the adjustment and be more attentive to what is happening to the labor market.—
Neil Irwin,
Axios,
4 Apr. 2025 -
Being attentive to nuances in how curse words are used in different settings can guide you toward a more productive relationship with profanity.—
Stacey Colino,
Time,
1 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The nation’s largest association of observant Jews, the Union of Orthodox Jewish Congregations of America, held its first-ever attorneys’ conference in February.—
Caroline Downey,
National Review,
27 Mar. 2025
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Sure, the observant player will think BLADE and New Los Angeles’ general setup lends itself a little too well to militaristic fascism.—
Josh Broadwell,
Rolling Stone,
18 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The more recent batch of 15 wolves came from B.C. and they were released (under the watchful eyes of many concerned ranchers) in Eagle and Pitkin Counties this January.—
Dac Collins,
Outdoor Life,
27 Mar. 2025
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Kyron Hudson, Devonte Ross are blending in nicely The transfer wide receivers worked through drills under the watchful eye of position coach Marques Hagans.—
Audrey Snyder,
New York Times,
26 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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However, these steps are necessary for expansion, and companies that are mindful of these considerations can not only enter new markets but also thrive in them.—
Vinod Sivagnanam,
Forbes.com,
2 Apr. 2025
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If participating in events or personal consumption, be mindful of local laws and regulations.—
Matt Rozo,
Mercury News,
1 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Consider a 4-year-old who has been awake for 16,000 hours, LeCun suggests.—
Jason D. Greenblatt,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 Apr. 2025
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Neighbors initially complained about the gunshot-style sound of the flag flapping in the wind and keeping them awake at night.—
David Staats,
Idaho Statesman,
1 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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While the law itself stands firm, its power has always depended on vigilant enforcement.—
Lindsey Darvin,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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Visitors are advised to be aware of their surroundings, avoid walking or driving at night and be extra vigilant when visiting banks and ATMs.—
Paul Du Quenoy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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In the episode, adult Shauna (Melanie Lynskey) discovers that Melissa is not only alive, but living under a new identity with a family unaware of her traumatic past.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
4 Apr. 2025
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The odds of any specific human being alive today are infinitesimally small, making our existence nothing short of extraordinary.—
Nuno Fernandes,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Gong and his family members are aware of the filmmakers, even mention the filming, yet remain largely unselfconscious in front of the cameras.—
Murtada Elfadl,
Variety,
29 Mar. 2025
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Everyone inside the clubhouse is aware of baseball mortality.—
Matt Gelb,
New York Times,
28 Mar. 2025
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“Tenty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tenty. Accessed 11 Apr. 2025.
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