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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After returning in 2022 as CEO of the company, Iger announced a multibillion-dollar cost-cutting plan that led to thousands of layoffs with the intention of refocusing Disney on the quality of content, rather than quantity.
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Samantha Masunaga, Los Angeles Times, 1 Dec. 2024
After being upset, losing for the first time in 279 days (Feb. 20, 2024 at Creighton), the team’s ability to get refocused will be tested.
—Joe Arruda, Hartford Courant, 26 Nov. 2024
Target is struggling to gain traction with inflation-weary consumers, with many seeking bargains or refocusing on essential items, said Neil Saunders, an analyst with GlobalData.
—Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 20 Nov. 2024
This year marked the return of the Live Music Summit, which had been on hiatus since 2019, in response to high demand to refocus on the thriving touring industry.
—Kristen Wisneski, Billboard, 19 Nov. 2024
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Samantha Masunaga, Los Angeles Times, 1 Dec. 2024
After being upset, losing for the first time in 279 days (Feb. 20, 2024 at Creighton), the team’s ability to get refocused will be tested.
—Joe Arruda, Hartford Courant, 26 Nov. 2024
Target is struggling to gain traction with inflation-weary consumers, with many seeking bargains or refocusing on essential items, said Neil Saunders, an analyst with GlobalData.
—Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 20 Nov. 2024
This year marked the return of the Live Music Summit, which had been on hiatus since 2019, in response to high demand to refocus on the thriving touring industry.
—Kristen Wisneski, Billboard, 19 Nov. 2024
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“Refocus.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/refocus. Accessed 16 Dec. 2024.
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