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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A spokesman for the university said it was focusing on "supporting our students' wellbeing and ensuring they are treated fairly" while strike action took place.
From BBC ● Jun. 10, 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
“I was focusing on nothing for an hour, and then finally a bunch of action picked up. It was fun,” he said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 9, 2026
But on a checkup visit, he was dismayed to find that the manager was focusing his sales effort not on Buicks but on ponderous Thomas Flyers.
From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand
