Example Sentences

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Airlines have concentrated in a few dozen commercial airports for efficiency’s sake, said Mary Schiavo, an aviation attorney who previously served as the inspector general for the Transportation Department.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 24, 2026

He notes that six of the 10 themes’ valuations have become notably more expensive, particularly Japan, energy and gold, “as events have concentrated the market mind on the relevant thesis.”

From MarketWatch • Feb. 27, 2026

"Our passing was bad at times and we should have concentrated on retaining possession in the closing minutes instead of seeking a fourth goal. We have to work on controlling games."

From Barron's • Dec. 29, 2025

Previous studies have concentrated on checking attitudes towards individual measures.

From Science Daily • Apr. 2, 2024

After all, Commander Jameson had given me only a few minutes to analyze Metias’s body, and I’d used the time poorly—but how could I have concentrated?

From "Legend" by Marie Lu