The photograph wasn't there either, but three small books he hadn't seen before took his attention.

But then a movement near the table took her attention.

It's starting to take all my attention just to stay on the road.

It seemed to take all her attention just to put one foot down in front of the other.

I could afford to take my attention off it for a little.

"This thing takes everybody's attention from what we should be doing, which is fighting the Democrats."

I took my attention off the street for a second to stare at him.

The old man spoke without taking his attention off the path.

"It is also possible that they may find other matters taking their attention."

The focus on the future, though, encourages us to take our attention away from what has worked in the past.