into focus

idiom

: 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.

: into a state or condition in which something can be clearly understood

She tried to bring the important issues into focus.

Examples of into focus in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Although plans for the building are still coming into focus, the Herald reported that there will be a space in it for the ICA’s permanent collection, the vast majority of which is largely kept off view. —

Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 15 Oct. 2024 In the wake of Hurricane Milton’s devastation, a stark reality has come into focus for many Black women: financial preparedness can mean the difference between safety and being stranded in a crisis. —

Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 12 Oct. 2024 Your daily work life comes into focus as Mercury (your celestial ruler) enters Scorpio on Oct. 13, activating your sixth house of routines, health and work responsibilities. —

Valerie Mesa, People.com, 11 Oct. 2024 But the film redeems itself once its larger emotional arc comes into focus. —

Natalia Winkelman, IndieWire, 24 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for into focus

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