focus on

VERB

address

Synonyms

STRONGEST

give try

STRONG

dig direct turn undertake

WEAK

apply oneself to attend to concentrate on devote oneself to engage in go at go for hammer away have a go at have at knuckle down to peg away pitch into plug away at take care of take up throw oneself into turn to

Antonyms

WEAK

avoid cut disregard ignore overlook pass shun slight

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focus on

The Canadian retail conglomerate ultimately withdrew its offer over friction around valuation gaps and antitrust issues in the U.S., prompting Seven & i to focus on restructuring and a standalone North American IPO strategy.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 9, 2026

In August, Leavitt announced her resignation, saying she wanted to focus on her family.

From Salon ● Oct. 9, 2026

But critics say these programs generally focus on environmental crimes and overlook labor abuses on ships.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 9, 2026

Investment pros say investors shouldn’t abandon bonds, but instead focus on those with shorter maturities.

From Barron's ● Oct. 9, 2026

I can’t focus on anything enough to keep them at bay.

From "Clairboyance" by Kristiana Kahakauwila

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