Attempt
Rivet
Rivet verb - To fix (as one's attention) steadily toward a central objective.
Both words in one sentence
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His attempt at joining in is derailed when he sees an out-of-place rivet, and goes to note it down.
Source: Obsessed Are the Listmakers
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