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focus

[foh-kuhs] / ˈfoʊ kəs /
NOUN
center or object of attention
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NOUN
point at which light or sound converge
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In a 2023 interview with Steve Bannon, Trump became so enraptured talking about the musical that he wouldn’t stop, even as Bannon tried to get him to focus on crime in New York City.

From Slate • Jun. 11, 2026

“It reflects opportunities and challenges that companies have, and it’s got a focus on implementation and it reframes the corporate transition as a continuous improvement journey,” he said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

That has been true of focus groups the think tank organised in Makerfield, too.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

In your 60s, the focus does shift from maximizing returns to preserving your assets and mitigating the effects of inflation and taxes, all while maintaining your peace of mind.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 11, 2026

I focus on spreading cream cheese evenly, making sure every part of the bagel’s surface is covered.

From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison




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