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had been focussing
  • past perfect progressive of focus.

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The authorities had been focussing their search on a large area next to a wood where people walk their dogs, as they thought the lioness may have been sleeping there.

From BBC • Jul. 21, 2023

Mrs Stollery said she had been focussing on what good could come following her husband's death.

From BBC • Jun. 25, 2016