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The public's attention vs Public attention

Both 'the public's attention' and 'public attention' are correct, but there is a difference between them. 'The public's attention' is used when referring to the attention of the general public as a possessive, while 'public attention' is used to describe the attention or focus of the general public without indicating possession.

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Last updated: August 28, 2024

The public's attention

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English when referring to the attention of the general public as a possessive form.

This phrase is used to indicate that the attention being discussed belongs to the public in general. It is often used in contexts where the focus is on how the public perceives or reacts to something.

Examples:

The scandal captured the public's attention for weeks.
The artist's work has managed to hold the public's attention for years.
The politician's speech failed to grab the public's attention.
The company's new product launch drew the public's attention.
The movie's controversial themes sparked the public's attention.

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Emma Watson Was 'Terrified' by the Public's Attention as a Child Star. Lauren French. Jan. 13, 2016. SHARE. 'Regression' Madrid Photocall. Juan Naharro ...
news events command the public's attention—the extent to which. Robert Urbatsch is Associate Professor of Political Science, Iowa State University. He is the.
May 30, 2007 ... Gas Prices Grab the Public's Attention. Interest in News about Inflation at the Pump Goes Beyond Just Knowing Where to Find the Cheapest ...
LOOV held a petition to help draw the public's attention to this issue. ... LOOV is holding an event to draw the public's attention to a very current environmental ...

Alternatives:

the attention of the public
the focus of the public
the interest of the public
the concern of the public
the awareness of the public

Public attention

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to describe the attention or focus of the general public without indicating possession.

This phrase is used to refer to the overall attention or focus of the public on a particular issue, event, or topic. It does not imply possession by the public.

Examples:

The campaign attracted public attention to the issue of climate change.
The celebrity's controversial statement received a lot of public attention.
The news article gained public attention due to its shocking revelations.
The company's marketing strategy aimed to increase public attention for their new product.
The event failed to generate significant public attention.

Show examples from the web [+]

public attention. star. see definition of public attention. Font size. X. Aa. Aa. Aa. Aa . Aa. show ... Synonyms for public attention. noun attention; bright beam of light.
limelight. noun. public attention. eminence · exposure · fifteen minutes of fame · focus of attention · glare · hype · media attention · photo opportunity · prominence.
Public attention to science and political news and support for climate change mitigation. P. Sol Hart,,; Erik C. Nisbet,; & Teresa A. Myers,. Affiliations ...
Noun, 1. public eye - a focus of public attention; "he enjoyed being in the limelight "; "when Congress investigates it brings the full glare of publicity to the agency".

Alternatives:

attention from the public
focus of the public
interest of the public
concern of the public
awareness of the public

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