focus
noun
a central point, as of attraction, attention, or activity.
are focussing
-
present progressiveof focus.present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
“Suddenly people are focussing on this in a bipartisan fashion.”
From The New Yorker ● Dec. 3, 2019
Liam Sumpter, the firm's regional director, said: "We are doing all we can to keep our customers on the move and are focussing on running as many trains as possible."
From BBC ● Aug. 31, 2018
Supporters of Democrat Jon Ossoff are focussing on getting young people to the polls.
From Slate ● Jun. 20, 2017
A law enforcement source said investigators are focussing on how Malik obtained the K-1 fiancée visa that the United States issued so she could come to the country with Farook.
From Reuters ● Dec. 10, 2015
“We are ready for today, we are focussing on today,” he says.
From The Guardian ● Aug. 8, 2015
