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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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Because attention serves as the foundation for so many aspects of thinking, declines in focus may represent an important early warning sign of broader cognitive changes.

From Science Daily • Jun. 9, 2026

Israel needs to focus more on public diplomacy and tell its story better, they argue.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

The letter highlighted key sectors - shipbuilding, steel, AI and energy infrastructure - where the government will focus on British investment.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

“The scale of investment is enormous, and investors will increasingly focus on whether that spending translates into sustainable earnings growth and profitability.”

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

Gritting my teeth, I willed myself to focus.

From "Glitch" by Laura Martin




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