concentrate
verb (used with object)
to bring or draw to a common center or point of union; converge; direct toward one point; focus.
concentrating
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present participleof concentrate.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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"It felt good that someone rather than AI was concentrating on and listening to my story," the 44-year-old said.
From Barron's ● Aug. 13, 2026
Rather than concentrating primarily on how alloys resist corrosion under ordinary conditions, Huang's group has focused on developing materials that remain stable at much higher electrical potentials.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 11, 2026
She says those physical sensations - including a heavy feeling in her chest, a racing heart and difficulty concentrating - can reinforce the symptoms of anxiety, creating a cycle that is difficult to break.
From BBC ● Aug. 5, 2026
Will that prevent her children from concentrating on schoolwork or having a full school experience that includes outdoor recreation?
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 30, 2026
He was having trouble concentrating, until he heard his mother's next sentence.
From "Jeremy Thatcher, Dragon Hatcher" by Bruce Coville
