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verb

past tense of attend
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as in listened
to pay attention especially through the act of hearing I'm sorry, but all the noise means I'm having a hard time attending to the conversation

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as in coincided
to occur or exist at the same time all the pomp and circumstance that attend the opening of the Olympic Games

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The event, which was attended by about 700 people on the floor of the Shark Tank, always draws a good crowd of sports fans and sports stars — including former 49ers Coach Steve Mariucci and former Stanford and NFL quarterback Andrew Luck. Sal Pizarro, The Mercury News, 14 Nov. 2024 Traws Pharma attended a Nasdaq hearing on November 14, 2024, to address non-compliance with the minimum stockholders’ equity requirement. Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024 Another protest organized by Collectif Golem, a group that describes itself as a leftist Jewish movement seeking to raise awareness of antisemitism, was attended by few dozen other people and about as many police officers. Chantal Da Silva, NBC News, 13 Nov. 2024 These webinars were well attended and helped create safe spaces for employees to learn and share. Dr. Talia Varley, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024 More than six thousand people attended the conference, in Indianapolis, and Harris was reportedly interrupted by applause thirty-two times in less than twenty minutes. Jazmine Hughes, The New Yorker, 21 Oct. 2024 The flashy Manhattan event was attended by executives from Joby, Uber and Delta Airlines, each significant stakeholders in the public company, which went public on the New York Stock Exchange three years ago. Jennifer Leigh Parker, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024 Mary Schmidt Campbell, whose essay on Abby Aldrich Rockefeller is excepted in the issue, and Joel Wachs, who is profiled in the issue, also attended, as did numerous art dealers and advisers. The Editors Of Artnews, ARTnews.com, 4 Oct. 2024 Anyone who has attended a football game between Arizona State University and the University of Arizona knows the rivalry between the two schools runs deep. Perry Vandell, The Arizona Republic, 4 Oct. 2024
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  • Perimenopausal symptoms begin when women reach their 40s, triggered by hormonal fluctuations and accompanied by irregular periods, brain fog, insomnia and hair loss.
    Akshay Syal, M.D., NBC News, 10 Nov. 2024
  • In a private preview before the show’s November 2nd opening, Tines will sing while standing on the living-room plinth, accompanied by his grandparents, who raised him and fostered his love of music.
    Henry Alford, The New Yorker, 21 Oct. 2024
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  • Socialites who had only ever listened to Z100 and who never knew the depths of Black music were turning up to Bonecrusher and DMX or Luther Vandross and Stephanie Mills.
    Amy DuBois Barnett, The Hollywood Reporter, 4 Oct. 2024
  • For example, joggers who formerly listened to music on a Sony Walkman flocked to the iPod.
    Peter Cohan, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
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  • Israel pivots north Israel’s pivot from Gaza toward Lebanon coincided with the July 31, 2024, assassination of Hamas’ political bureau chairman, Haniyeh, during his stay in Tehran.
    Aaron Pilkington, The Conversation, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Burberry’s struggles Unfortunately for Burberry, the luxury downturn coincided with continued internal struggles over a stuttered and drawn-out turnaround plan.
    Ryan Hogg, Fortune Europe, 2 Oct. 2024
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  • Then David heard a shot ring out.
    Francine Uenuma, Smithsonian Magazine, 4 Oct. 2024
  • By offering Uber ride vouchers to pro-crypto, Democratic-leaning voters in New York, Crypto Rides ensures that voices advocating for innovation, consumer protection, and financial equity are heard at the polls.
    Tonya Evans, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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  • Vu himself oversaw the minimalist design of the 3,840 square foot space in New York—the design of which intentionally juxtaposes old with new, minimalist with modern, in both its architectural design and decor.
    Jessica Ourisman, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • While Mickle’s team designed several pieces, including the glam Crassus (Jon Voight) box and laurel mural, Rubin oversaw many elements and moving pieces, which had to be integrated into the main action shot in an arena near Atlanta.
    Bill Desowitz, IndieWire, 4 Oct. 2024
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  • Conclusion The journey to finding and partnering with the right Salesforce managed services provider requires thoughtful preparation.
    Vamsi Gosu, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • The club managed over the last three years to break Wadi Degla’s domination and its spending is proof of its interest in the women’s game.
    Assile Toufaily, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024

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“Attended.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/attended. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.

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