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to hold one's attention
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to maintain someone's focus, interest, or engagement
Example
The movie had enough action and suspense to hold my attention throughout.
Her seductive gaze held his attention, leaving him spellbound.
His eloquent speech entranced the audience, holding their attention from start to finish.
The hypnotic dance performance mesmerized the audience, holding their attention until the very end.
The magician played upon the crowd's curiosity to hold their attention.