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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While holding rates steady, the Fed remains attentive to market dynamics and potential changes in fiscal policy that may arise from the current political landscape.—
Quartz Intelligence Newsroom,
Quartz,
29 Jan. 2025 -
Like Slater King with his island home in Blink Twice, the pop star staffs his ranch with locals who offer personal and incredible attentive concierge services.—
Lovia Gyarkye,
The Hollywood Reporter,
28 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Many of his poems turn on the problem of having a mind—of simply being conscious, observant, in our weird human way, while existence churns through us and beyond us.—
James Parker,
The Atlantic,
18 Feb. 2025
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So Hilferding was quite observant about that and talked about the psychological surround of the mother, but also the physicality of, um, the act of birthing.—
Marcy Thompson,
Scientific American,
23 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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On Thursday, Amazon MGM Studios, Michael G. Wilson, and Barbara Broccoli announced a new joint venture to house the intellectual property rights of James Bond, ceding creative control of the franchise to Amazon MGM after over 60 years under the watchful eye of the Broccoli family.—
Maureen Lee Lenker,
EW.com,
20 Feb. 2025
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The messages were delivered under the watchful eye of armed men, but appeared measured and the men in apparent good health.—
NBC News,
NBC News,
15 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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These two, along with many other leaders, understand and are mindful of decision fatigue—the mental drain that erodes cognitive functioning and effectiveness over time.—
Julian Hayes II,
Forbes,
25 Feb. 2025
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The dog travel website Paws & Stay recommends ensuring that a dog is comfortable in public settings, bringing necessary supplies like a leash and water, and being mindful of other passengers.—
Mark Joseph,
Newsweek,
24 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Police said the female victim was awake and speaking with detectives.—
Carolyn Stein,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Feb. 2025
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The pope has been eating normally, is awake and is continuing his medical therapies, Vatican sources told ABC News.—
Phoebe Natanson,
ABC News,
24 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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But the industry must remain vigilant to keep its own safety net intact.—
Zach Wichter,
USA TODAY,
20 Feb. 2025
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The Israel Security Agency, known as the Shin Bet, has taken over the investigation, and police have urged the public to remain vigilant.—
Tom Rogers,
Newsweek,
20 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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When Walter started writing, my mother was still alive.—
Damon Wise,
Deadline,
15 Feb. 2025
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Another 14 hostages are supposed to be released in the next two weeks as part of the first phase of the ceasefire deal, six of them are alive.—
Barak Ravid,
Axios,
15 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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The defendants were not aware that their actions were being recorded, according to the indictment.—
Nadine El-Bawab,
ABC News,
20 Feb. 2025
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However, borrowers should be aware that the other IDR plans have comparatively fewer benefits and different eligibility rules, and may result in much higher payments.—
Adam S. Minsky,
Forbes,
20 Feb. 2025
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“Tenty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tenty. Accessed 1 Mar. 2025.
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