focus
noun
a central point, as of attraction, attention, or activity.
has been focusing
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present perfect progressiveof focus (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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Audi has been focusing on rapidly expanding its portfolio of electric vehicles and strengthening its setup in China with market-specific models, production and local partners.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 14, 2026
The former company has been focusing much of its spending on building out the infrastructure needed to power its AI tech, including search products.
From Barron's ● Oct. 20, 2025
The search party has been focusing on a route heading down the mountain after spotting a light there, but the dense area makes it hard for infrared cameras to detect any signs of movement.
From BBC ● May 11, 2025
Hogne says he feels "a responsibility" in creating these videos and has been focusing on trying to make the videos as accurate as possible, "especially now that so many millions of people are watching them".
From BBC ● Feb. 22, 2025
Rohde has been focusing on finding ways to change that, in California and around the world.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 26, 2024
