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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Colorado Department of Transportation officials faulted the study for using old data and leaving out recent efforts to refocus state investments and improve roads.
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Bruce Finley, The Denver Post, 15 Mar. 2025
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—Bruce Tulgan, Forbes, 12 Mar. 2025
The company highlighted its Turnaround Plan, focusing on refocusing on core areas, rightsizing cost structures, and strengthening the balance sheet.
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While the publisher’s newspaper will remain, the paper will refocus its central news desk on its digital products.
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Bruce Finley, The Denver Post, 15 Mar. 2025
When in doubt, managers should remember to refocus conversations on the work.
—Bruce Tulgan, Forbes, 12 Mar. 2025
The company highlighted its Turnaround Plan, focusing on refocusing on core areas, rightsizing cost structures, and strengthening the balance sheet.
—Quartz Intelligence Newsroom, Quartz, 12 Mar. 2025
While the publisher’s newspaper will remain, the paper will refocus its central news desk on its digital products.
—Liam Reilly, CNN, 10 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for refocus
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“Refocus.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/refocus. Accessed 25 Mar. 2025.
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