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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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The Dadaesque life of South Carolina Sen. Lindsey Graham continues to be a central focus of this newsletter, and folks: You just never know.

From Slate • Apr. 4, 2026

“My focus was on not understanding war and hatred and bigotry,” she says.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

When Freeman first vanished, there was huge focus on his skills as a bushman.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

Now, some outreach efforts focus on showing families the K-12 scholarship opportunities.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

I only knew, as I lay in my bed at the top of the house, that certain moments from long ago stood out in focus against the blur of years.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom