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as in to transform
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as in to focus
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Recent Examples of refocus
However, Xbox is clearly pausing any AI plans to refocus on attracting gamers to its consoles and services.
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James Peckham, PC Magazine, 6 May 2026
As governments refocus their policies to tackle conditions like Alzheimer’s disease and other neurodegenerative disorders, mental illness is often being sidelined as a secondary concern rather than as a primary component of brain health.
—Eric J. Nestler, STAT, 28 Apr. 2026
The rebrand was a chance to refocus on the best sellers, like body lotions, washes, and scrubs—all of which happen to lend themselves quite well to being refilled.
—Kara McGrath, Allure, 22 Apr. 2026
China became the latest Asian stock market to recoup losses driven by the Iran war, fueling optimism that investors are looking beyond the conflict to refocus on economic fundamentals and corporate earnings.
—Bloomberg News, Bloomberg, 15 Apr. 2026
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James Peckham, PC Magazine, 6 May 2026
As governments refocus their policies to tackle conditions like Alzheimer’s disease and other neurodegenerative disorders, mental illness is often being sidelined as a secondary concern rather than as a primary component of brain health.
—Eric J. Nestler, STAT, 28 Apr. 2026
The rebrand was a chance to refocus on the best sellers, like body lotions, washes, and scrubs—all of which happen to lend themselves quite well to being refilled.
—Kara McGrath, Allure, 22 Apr. 2026
China became the latest Asian stock market to recoup losses driven by the Iran war, fueling optimism that investors are looking beyond the conflict to refocus on economic fundamentals and corporate earnings.
—Bloomberg News, Bloomberg, 15 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for refocus
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As the area behind Anfield’s Main Stand was transformed into a shrine with thousands of tributes, behind the scenes, sporting director Richard Hughes and Slot spearheaded the club’s response.—
James Pearce,
New York Times,
28 May 2026
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Architect Robert Morris-Nunn and his firm Circa retained much of the original factory’s bones, reportedly replacing only four beams, while transforming the site into an upscale art boutique hotel within one of Australia’s most significant heritage buildings.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
27 May 2026
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But focusing on that figure alone shows a fundamental misunderstanding of civics, said James Owens, a spokesman for DeGette’s campaign.—
Elliott Wenzler,
Denver Post,
31 May 2026
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While that is still a possibility, Breslow hasn’t interviewed any candidates and is right now focused on supporting Tracy.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
30 May 2026
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Officials at the Air Resources Board then spent the last several months drafting and revising the plan voted on this week, which received considerable feedback from oil and gas companies, environmental groups, lobbyists and lawmakers all jockeying for different priorities.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2026
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Choose a direction, ask better questions, and revise details without losing heart.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
30 May 2026
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Officials have described the overhaul as a long-overdue restoration effort aimed at addressing decades of deferred maintenance, including deteriorating infrastructure, water damage, failing HVAC systems and structural concerns throughout the building.—
Jasmine Baehr,
FOXNews.com,
28 May 2026
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Halverson continued to aim for consistency and dependability.—
Jourdan Rodrigue,
New York Times,
28 May 2026
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On May 21, 2026, Stephen Colbert aired the final episode of The Late Show, closing a 33-year CBS franchise the network chose to retire entirely rather than recast.—
Juliette Han,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2026
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Matti Friedman, a former Associated Press reporter in the Middle East, has observed that in the conflicts embroiling Israel and diaspora Jewry, many major Western media institutions have recast themselves as participants instead of observers.—
David Frum,
The Atlantic,
21 May 2026
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Lead boldly, stay present, and let curiosity point your way forward today.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
29 May 2026
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The AirTag was then used to help point police toward the suspect.—
Ricky Sayer,
CBS News,
24 May 2026
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Today, many companies need to readjust their direction every 12 months, every 6 months and, in some cases, every quarter.—
Veronica Angela,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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John and Trudy Benjamin have filed a lawsuit against Karen Ward, stating that they've been forced to readjust their lives at their home in Parkrose Heights after a tiny home appeared beside Ward's residence last summer, according to a complaint obtained by PEOPLE.—
Latoya Gayle,
PEOPLE,
31 May 2026
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Its recent revival is rooted in the architectural heritage of the buildings, so the aim was to renew and refresh rather than to radically reinvent.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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Conceived as a metamorphosis of the space, the venue is reinventing itself to offer customers an immersive experience where exceptional floral creations interact with L’Objet’s world of fragrances, as well as its luxury tableware and home decor which sits adjacent.—
Sofia Celeste,
Footwear News,
1 June 2026
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“Refocus.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/refocus. Accessed 3 Jun. 2026.
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