focus
noun
a central point, as of attraction, attention, or activity.
have focussed
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present perfectof focus.present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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"We have focussed on searching the route used by climbers as well as an aerial search of the entire area using two helicopters and thermal imagery. Additionally a drone has also been deployed," he said.
From BBC ● May 12, 2025
“I don’t think voters have focussed on this race and they might not focus on this race until after the Fourth of July,” Mr. Diede said.
From Washington Times ● Jun. 3, 2022
The tensions have focussed on an area of fertile farmland known as al-Fashqa, where the border is disputed.
From Reuters ● Sep. 26, 2021
Whether or not Carlo Ancelotti and his trusty lieutenant Duncan Ferguson have focussed the minds of their troops after the international break remains to be seen but we’ll find out soon enough.
From The Guardian ● Apr. 5, 2021
I have focussed my eye upon that beauty getting his quid ready—disgusting!”
From Hunting the Skipper The Cruise of the "Seafowl" Sloop by Harold Piffard
