tunnel vision
Example Sentences
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"I feel like locking in is a way of romanticising getting into your deep work and making that decision of like, 'okay, it's time to get stuff done'." She compares it to tunnel vision.
From BBC
He has to adopt tunnel vision, and only pay attention to the plan his team has developed.
From Los Angeles Times
Armstrong‘s defense attorneys had urged the jury to find reasonable doubt in what they called an inadequate and sloppy investigation. They accused investigators of “tunnel vision” in quickly identifying Armstrong as the suspect.
From Washington Times
“This case is a really excellent illustration of law enforcement having tunnel vision,” Pace said.
From Los Angeles Times
“I have tunnel vision. I’m on a mission. I can’t get caught up. It’s not cute. I’m 33. I’ve learned my lesson, believe it or not. It’s just not worth it.”
From Los Angeles Times
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