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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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Before things get unduly politicized, let’s focus on the goal: better retirement security.

From The Wall Street Journal • 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

The former congresswoman, who gained fame for her aggressive questioning of chief executives and Trump administration officials while in Congress, also pointed to her longtime focus on oversight.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

I focus on the sounds of my own body propelling me forward—my feet drumming against the ground, my arms swishing against the sides of my tank top, my breath whooshing in and out.

From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison