concentrate
verb (used with object)
to bring or draw to a common center or point of union; converge; direct toward one point; focus.
has been concentrating
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present perfect progressiveof concentrate (3rd person singular).present perfect progressive
Used to describe an action that began in the past, has continued continuously, and is still in progress.
Example Sentences
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“He is trying to get a little more rest and has been concentrating on medical appointments,” his sister said in the post.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 18, 2022
Another group, Inspire U.S., has been concentrating on registering high school students in their classrooms.
From New York Times ● May 20, 2018
Haemmerle has been concentrating on skis for most of his adult life and Vonn is by no means the first champion he has worked with.
From Reuters ● Feb. 20, 2018
The Redskins want to see Ross diversify his skill set as a wide receiver, which is why he has been concentrating on short and intermediate routes in practice.
From Washington Times ● Aug. 20, 2016
For a long time Tario has been concentrating his mind upon my permanent materialization.
From Thuvia, Maid of Mars by Edgar Rice Burroughs
