was concentrating
- past progressive of concentrate.
Example Sentences
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She said the government was concentrating on ensuring everyone had access to cash, such as through new banking hubs, and on improving people's digital skills.
From BBC ● Jan. 28, 2025
One time he was concentrating so hard on putting lyrics to a melody that Bock had written, he stepped right in front of a truck.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 24, 2023
By the early 1960s, Mr. Sebesky was concentrating on writing and arranging.
From New York Times ● May 6, 2023
When we were shooting, I should be focused on the camera and how I look, but I was concentrating on a spider on my hand.
From Salon ● Jan. 11, 2023
We were riding into a squall again, and Dad was concentrating so hard on driving that I was not sure he was even waiting for my answer, "What is it?" he asked.
From "The View From Saturday" by E.L. Konigsburg
