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It's raised by those who want attention (5)

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voice

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'attention' is the definition.
The definition and answer can be both human attributes as well as being singular nouns.
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(Other definitions for voice that I've seen before include "Opinion; ability to speak" , "Wallop" , "right to have a say" , "Express, utter" , "Sound produced in the larynx" .)

I've seen this clue in The Globe and Mail.
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