focus
noun
a central point, as of attraction, attention, or activity.
was focusing
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past progressiveof focus.past progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or continuous state that was happening at a specific time in the past.
Example Sentences
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French fighter Ciryl Gane also said he was focusing on the sporting element.
From Barron's ● Jun. 14, 2026
During its earnings call in April, MGM said it was focusing more on customers seeking “value experiences.”
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 1, 2026
Asked why he was focusing on sports and gender in the final days of the race, Hilton said it’s “one of the main issues” that come up at town halls.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 29, 2026
So that's all I was focusing on in the first session really.
From BBC ● May 2, 2026
In fact, I hardly saw the contorted bodies, because I was focusing on the faces.
From "Never Let Me Go" by Kazuo Ishiguro
