focused
/ˈfoʊ kəst/
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Definition(s):
- (adj) being in focus or brought into focus
- (adj) (of light rays) converging on a point
- (adj) of an optical system (e.g. eye or opera glasses) adjusted to produce a clear image
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Usage(s):
- Obama and Clinton scored big at a forum focused on America's minority communities.
- Overall, the parent-focused group was most effective, leading to reductions in teen smoking and misbehavior at school.
- Although his career has been focused on curing disease, von Eschenbach has a unique opportunity to prevent disease by bolstering the long-neglected food side of the agency.
Quotes
- Capello said: "I am absolutely determined to succeed with the England team. It is very important we use the disappointment as a motivation in the future and I can assure the fans I am fully focused on our European qualifying fixtures, starting with...on Jul 3, 2010 By: Fabio Capello Source: WalesOnline
- "My work at the Council on Environmental Quality is entirely focused on one goal: building clean energy incentives which create 21st century jobs that improve energy efficiency and use renewable resources," Jones said in his statement tonight.on Sep 3, 2009 By: Van Jones Source: ABC News
- "I'm lost for words, what a moment," the striker said. "As a young lad you dream about doing it one day. I was focused before the game and we won, which is the most important thing. It was a must-win game, a cup final. You approach the game...on Jun 23, 2010 By: Jermain Defoe Source: The Guardian
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