focus
noun
a central point, as of attraction, attention, or activity.
overfocus
-
a word derived from
focus.
Example Sentences
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The historical overfocus on ovaries as “egg baskets” delayed a broader appreciation that these glands are also responsible for producing powerful hormones that support the heart, brain, and bones throughout a person’s life.
From Slate ● Jul. 6, 2022
“I think what we’ve seen historically in trans care is an overfocus on assessing identity.”
From New York Times ● Jun. 15, 2022
White lines in the underfocus image and black lines in the overfocus image correspond to pentasil layers in the overlaid crystal structure model.
From Nature ● Mar. 14, 2017
"Instead of looking at the global picture, they overfocus on an individual component of the picture."
From Seattle Times ● Jun. 2, 2011
“Instead of looking at the global picture, they overfocus on an individual component of the picture.”
From New York Times ● Jun. 1, 2011
