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focus

[foh-kuhs] / ˈfoʊ kəs /
NOUN
center or object of attention
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NOUN
point at which light or sound converge
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As a result, most major elevator manufacturers have largely shifted their focus away from ever-higher speeds and toward smoother acceleration, energy efficiency, digital controls and smarter dispatch systems.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 2, 2026

Nacua said his focus last season was to reduce the number of balls he dropped, and he delivered even when it required acrobatic moves to pull in catches with one hand.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 2, 2026

Rearmament is a theme for the U.S. military amid ongoing fighting in the Middle East, which means investors can focus on companies that supply missiles and bombs.

From Barron's • Apr. 2, 2026

He said that Schulman’s focus on cost-cutting and simplifying plans for customers could help inject stability into the business if Verizon executes well.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 2, 2026

“As I said, we normally focus more on the working conditions of lower-class women in factory settings, where their daily duties put them at risk of considerable harm,” Tess continues.

From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse