focusing 1 of 2

variants also focussing
as in optical

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verb

variants also focussing
present participle of focus

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Recent Examples of focusing
Verb
Despite a heightened awareness of the importance of supply chains, 78% of supply chain leaders say their organization is back to focusing on supply chain cost management. Steve Banker, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024 By focusing on development, the Development Attaché would ensure that trade agreements and partnerships help build local capacities and encourage innovation. Majeed Javdani, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024 By focusing on multi-generational strategies, advisors can foster engagement and cultivate relationships with younger clients, paving the way for long-term success and sustainability. April Rudin, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024 Consider focusing on your highest interest loans first, or try the snowball method—paying off the smallest debt to build momentum before tackling bigger amounts. Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 4 Oct. 2024 It’s already proven to be quite valuable focusing on these demographics because Hipgnosis sold 29 Latin artists including Shakira and hip-hop music catalogs for $465 million to pay off its debt. Kori Hale, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024 In addition to focusing on user wellbeing, Unplugged is committed to safeguarding privacy. Sarah Hernholm, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024 Regulatory Adaptation The financial services sector faces increasing regulatory pressure, with new regulations focusing on transparency, data protection and financial ethics. Babu Sivadasan, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024 Amy Nguyen is a consultant, researcher and writer focusing on the nexus between sustainable business and global value chains. Amy Nguyen, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for focusing
Adjective
  • Elsewhere are an optical digital audio output, a 3.5mm audio out, a USB media reader port, a 2.5A USB power out, and even a couple of system integration ports in the shape of an RS-232 socket and a 12V trigger.
    John Archer, Forbes, 30 Oct. 2024
  • Image: Canon Using a standard Canon RF mount, the new lens has stereoscopic elements aligned in a straight optical path, resulting in its front lenses being positioned just 11.8mm apart compared to the 60mm gap between the dual-fisheye lenses on Canon’s existing 3D lenses.
    Andrew Liszewski, The Verge, 30 Oct. 2024
Verb
  • Not having enough iron can cause symptoms such as fatigue, shortness of breath, difficulty concentrating, and palpitations.
    Lauryn Higgins, Health, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Carbon mineralization is familiar, but many competing solutions require capturing and concentrating the CO2, then transporting and pumping it underground to mineralize.
    Mark Le Dain, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
Adjective
  • Vivo's also been partnering with Zeiss for the past four years, using the iconic German optic expert's T* coating to reduce lens flare.
    Ben Sin, Forbes, 30 Oct. 2024
  • Wireless internet providers can offer services when the optic fiber is there , not only to farmers but to schools and remote rural areas that struggled during the COVID-19 pandemic move to all-online.
    Shaun McKinnon, The Arizona Republic, 14 Oct. 2024
Adjective
  • However, ocular exposure to sulfur mustard can also produce long-term effects, including recurrent inflammation and erosion of the cornea.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 27 Oct. 2024
  • Toxoplasmosis can’t be cured, only controlled, and recurrence rates for ocular infection are between 40% to 79%.
    Katie Gutierrez, TIME, 19 Sep. 2024
Adjective
  • That said, even with Godot’s consumer-friendly attempts, amateurs might have difficulty getting on board, especially without an intuitive visual scripting option.
    PCMAG, PCMAG, 7 Nov. 2024
  • Here is a visual essay of polling stations and voters across the nation.
    Laura A. Oda, The Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2024

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“Focusing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/focusing. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.

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