focus of attention
Example Sentences
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But shortly after he gave the U.S. the lead against Bosnia and Herzegovina on Wednesday, Balogun became the focus of attention for a different reason.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 2, 2026
The two 18-year-olds were the focus of attention in the build-up to the game at Stamford Bridge, with Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca urging his player to ignore the comparisons.
From Barron's ● Nov. 25, 2025
It becomes a focus of attention only when its function falters, such as in blood cancers.
From Science Daily ● Nov. 20, 2025
The 24-year-old was the focus of attention from the first minute in Switzerland, stepping up as England's first-choice keeper following Mary Earps' retirement five weeks earlier.
From BBC ● Jul. 27, 2025
Some writers sense a subtle distinction in the focus of attention.
From "The Sense of Style" by Steven Pinker
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