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as in to transform
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as in to focus
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Recent Examples of refocus
As our global temperature-take article published earlier today noted, Indian production has slowed significantly after the global streamers refocused towards more U.S.-centric commissioning models.
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Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 28 Jan. 2025
Engaging in new activities or hobbies can be an excellent way to refocus and redirect energy away from alcohol.
—Megan Nunn, Verywell Health, 22 Jan. 2025
This year’s edition of MusiCares is being refocused to help victims of the devastating Los Angeles wildfires.
—George Varga, The Mercury News, 22 Jan. 2025
Our schools must be refocused to prepare our children to succeed in work, life, and keeping our country strong.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 19 Jan. 2025
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Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 28 Jan. 2025
Engaging in new activities or hobbies can be an excellent way to refocus and redirect energy away from alcohol.
—Megan Nunn, Verywell Health, 22 Jan. 2025
This year’s edition of MusiCares is being refocused to help victims of the devastating Los Angeles wildfires.
—George Varga, The Mercury News, 22 Jan. 2025
Our schools must be refocused to prepare our children to succeed in work, life, and keeping our country strong.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 19 Jan. 2025
See all Example Sentences for refocus
Recent Examples of Synonyms for refocus
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In 2017, Fort Worth ISD transformed five chronically underperforming campuses —Mitchell Boulevard, Como, John T. White, and Maude I. Logan elementary schools and Forest Oak Middle School — into leadership academies as part of a $5.5 million effort to boost academic performance at those schools.—
Silas Allen,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
17 Feb. 2025
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These genius pants can seamlessly transform into a pair of above-the-knee hiking shorts thanks to their removable pant legs.—
Genevieve Cepeda,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Feb. 2025
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Others focused on China meanwhile have caused moves in both directions depending on their tone.—
Marc Jones,
USA TODAY,
18 Feb. 2025
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In the meantime, Joan is focused on her partnership with Aspercreme, a brand she’s used for years.—
Jason Pham,
StyleCaster,
17 Feb. 2025
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Several unions sued this week, calling for the program to be paused and revised.—
Roxana Popescu,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Feb. 2025
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Last August, the BLS’s preliminary benchmark revision estimated that the number of workers on payrolls would likely be revised down by 818,000 for the 12-month period through March 2024.—
William Gavin,
Quartz,
7 Feb. 2025
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Unlike traditional medical interventions that often focus on treating symptoms, medical retreats aim to identify the root causes of health challenges, both known and unknown.—
Chris Gallagher,
USA TODAY,
14 Feb. 2025
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In a series of decisive actions aimed at downsizing the federal workforce, Trump initiated mass firings targeting probationary employees across multiple federal agencies.—
Hannah Parry,
Newsweek,
14 Feb. 2025
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The Customs Bureau was renamed the U.S. Customs Service in 1973 and eventually recast as the CBP.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes,
3 Feb. 2025
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In a new interview, the Black Panther producer said that the superhero role was not being recast following rumors on social media.—
Armando Tinoco,
Deadline,
3 Feb. 2025
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While many fingers are pointed at the health care system with a YouGov poll from December found that 49 percent of Americans are unfavorable of it, many have said that insurance companies prioritize profits over people.—
Yaakov Katz,
Newsweek,
7 Feb. 2025
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Panhandle Moving west, the Panhandle region of the Great Florida Birding and Wildlife Trail boasts 88 sites at which birdwatchers will want to roost, from Pensacola to Panama City to Tallahassee and points in between.—
Susan B. Barnes,
Southern Living,
7 Feb. 2025
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Manaea was the ace the Mets needed last season when right-hander Kodai Senga was injured, turning in a career year and reinventing himself after two challenging seasons with the San Diego Padres and San Francisco Giants.—
Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
8 Feb. 2025
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The film stars Ke Huy Quan as a real estate agent who has reinvented his life after leaving the employ of his intimidating gangster brother.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
7 Feb. 2025
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Using the gene-editing technique CRISPR, scientists can modify the pig’s DNA.—
Nadia Kounang,
CNN,
7 Feb. 2025
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Based on the series parallel hybrid system used in the Prius, the Subaru version has been modified to work with Subaru's preferred boxer engine and Symmetrical AWD system.—
Aaron Turpen,
New Atlas,
6 Feb. 2025
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“Refocus.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/refocus. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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