was focussing
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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.
focusnouna central point, as of attraction, attention, or activity.
Example Sentences
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The government said it was focussing on restoring stability to the economy and mortgage market.
From BBC ● Nov. 14, 2022
He was focussing on the challenges faced by performers who had recently emigrated from Hong Kong and Taiwan.
From The New Yorker ● Dec. 30, 2019
In a BBC interview, the South Down MLA denied this was an attack on Mike Nesbitt's leadership, insisting he was focussing on the perception of a shift towards unity.
From BBC ● Oct. 1, 2012
If the eye was focussing on the head, this would generate an illusion of the player floating.
From The Guardian ● Aug. 24, 2010
He was focussing his glass a little more closely on the goat standing watchfully on its crag, when Otto spoke again.
From The Grizzly King by James Oliver Curwood