into focus
idiom
1
: into a state in which things are seen clearly and sharply
bringing the binoculars into focus
It took him a few seconds after he woke up to bring his eyes into focus.
2
: into a state or condition in which something can be clearly understood
She tried to bring the important issues into focus.
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By the time qualifying for the 2022 World Cup concluded, however, the benefits of a season in the Premier League and another in the Championship were coming into focus.
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The Athletic Uk Staff, The Athletic, 24 Jan. 2025
How the Buckeyes fare in defending their championship is something that will come into focus beginning with the Aug. 30 season opener against Texas.
—Tom Layberger, Forbes, 23 Jan. 2025
While the various precursors have helped the field come into focus, a few major categories remain in flux.
—Nate Jones, Vulture, 21 Jan. 2025
Still, the hard business calculus of complying with a law in limbo or risk defying a president who holds lucrative federal contracts over those companies could come into focus if shareholders sue.
—Sally Ho, Los Angeles Times, 21 Jan. 2025
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The Athletic Uk Staff, The Athletic, 24 Jan. 2025
How the Buckeyes fare in defending their championship is something that will come into focus beginning with the Aug. 30 season opener against Texas.
—Tom Layberger, Forbes, 23 Jan. 2025
While the various precursors have helped the field come into focus, a few major categories remain in flux.
—Nate Jones, Vulture, 21 Jan. 2025
Still, the hard business calculus of complying with a law in limbo or risk defying a president who holds lucrative federal contracts over those companies could come into focus if shareholders sue.
—Sally Ho, Los Angeles Times, 21 Jan. 2025
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“Into focus.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/into%20focus. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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