refocus
verb
re·fo·cus
(ˌ)rē-ˈfō-kəs 
refocused; refocusing; refocuses
1
: to focus again
2
: to change the emphasis or direction of
had refocused his life
Examples of refocus in a Sentence
She refocused her energies toward a career in music.
He needs to refocus his attention on his schoolwork.
Sports are not a priority now. You need to refocus and improve your grades.
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The testimony before the Joint Judiciary Committee refocused a hearing that had otherwise highlighted some of the state’s progress in reducing crime, including auto thefts.
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Nick Coltrain, The Denver Post, 13 Jan. 2025
Once everyone’s using the product, the company refocuses on creating value for business partners, padding its profit margins and letting the product corrode.
—Allison Morrow, CNN, 13 Jan. 2025
With even the best of digital news sites, you’re continually nagged by reciprocally interrupting ads timed to physically shift your eyes and refocus your attention.
—J.t. Barbarese, New York Daily News, 10 Jan. 2025
But Kitty finds her way back for a second semester and is ready to avoid drama, enjoy the single life — while casually exploring her sexuality — and refocus on her mom’s past.
—refinery29.com, 3 Jan. 2025
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Nick Coltrain, The Denver Post, 13 Jan. 2025
Once everyone’s using the product, the company refocuses on creating value for business partners, padding its profit margins and letting the product corrode.
—Allison Morrow, CNN, 13 Jan. 2025
With even the best of digital news sites, you’re continually nagged by reciprocally interrupting ads timed to physically shift your eyes and refocus your attention.
—J.t. Barbarese, New York Daily News, 10 Jan. 2025
But Kitty finds her way back for a second semester and is ready to avoid drama, enjoy the single life — while casually exploring her sexuality — and refocus on her mom’s past.
—refinery29.com, 3 Jan. 2025
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“Refocus.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/refocus. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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