- past progressive of focus.
Example Sentences
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Analysts at Citi said investors were focusing on the gross order value guidance, particularly as DoorDash has a program costing $50 million per quarter to reimburse drivers for increased gasoline costs.
From MarketWatch • May 7, 2026
Authorities said that they were focusing on the restart of the Antonio Guiteras power plant, Cuba’s largest.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 17, 2026
Lailah says she and Meg "kind of liked each other in there but just nothing came of it because we were focusing on our own connections".
From BBC • Jun. 3, 2024
Maynard had also searched online to track the progress of the Dixie fire, including area closures where firefighters were focusing their efforts, court records say.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 2, 2024
A burst of darkness momentarily eclipsed the steady luminance of the lanterns, and suddenly, in the midst of where all the imps were focusing their attention, a new human-sized imp sprouted up.
From "Fablehaven" by Brandon Mull
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