focus
noun
a central point, as of attraction, attention, or activity.
have been focusing
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present perfect progressiveof focus.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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Part of the disconnect is that banks have been focusing their businesses on prime and super-prime consumers.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 14, 2026
For over a year now, investors have been focusing on the return on Big Tech’s investment, and keeping the AI spenders on a short leash.
From Barron's ● Jan. 30, 2026
Major U.S. airlines have been focusing on such pricier fares — and the people willing to pay more for some of their premium offerings.
From MarketWatch ● Jan. 19, 2026
The organisation works to make gaming more inclusive for people with disabilities - something companies have been focusing on more and more.
From BBC ● Jan. 29, 2025
“Well, we have been focusing more on their Arabic study than Urdu,” Mama says.
From "Amina's Voice" by Hena Khan
