focus
noun
a central point, as of attraction, attention, or activity.
focusing
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present participleof focus.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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By targeting this connection, DT-109 may offer a way to address some of the processes driving liver inflammation rather than focusing exclusively on damage that has already occurred.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 17, 2026
She adds that it took a lot of work with coaches and classes for her to relax into acting again, allowing Aida the comedian to rest while focusing on what this role required of her.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 16, 2026
He has positioned himself as a champion of the banlieues, France’s working-class suburbs, by focusing on issues such as discrimination against minorities and police violence.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 15, 2026
He argues that focusing on the "science of learning" paid dividends with England's move up international education rankings.
From BBC ● Oct. 15, 2026
He got lost in the ride, focusing on the cars around him so that he didn’t get hit, pedaling as fast as he could.
From "Anger Is a Gift" by Mark Oshiro
