into focus
idiom
1
: 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.
2
: into a state or condition in which something can be clearly understood
She tried to bring the important issues into focus.
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Next, Marlene’s workplace comes into focus, featuring lively banter among the women of the office (Kato and Halpern), a tense confrontation with her male colleague’s wife (Jamshidi) and a humorous sequence of interviews with clients seeking work (Halpern, Rice and Lavenstein).
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Emily McClanathan, Chicago Tribune, 20 Feb. 2026
Human counter-punch The AI reckoning came into focus recently when Liz Shuler, the president of the AFL-CIO, which represents more than 15 million American workers, made a rare appearance in Sacramento.
—Los Angeles Times, 19 Feb. 2026
Soaring ceilings and dedicated spaces for displaying bronze and stone statues come into focus in the foyer, where a guest bedroom is tucked down a lengthy gallery.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 17 Feb. 2026
The new Focus Features documentary about artificial intelligence is falling more clearly into focus.
—Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 17 Feb. 2026
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Emily McClanathan, Chicago Tribune, 20 Feb. 2026
Human counter-punch The AI reckoning came into focus recently when Liz Shuler, the president of the AFL-CIO, which represents more than 15 million American workers, made a rare appearance in Sacramento.
—Los Angeles Times, 19 Feb. 2026
Soaring ceilings and dedicated spaces for displaying bronze and stone statues come into focus in the foyer, where a guest bedroom is tucked down a lengthy gallery.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 17 Feb. 2026
The new Focus Features documentary about artificial intelligence is falling more clearly into focus.
—Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 17 Feb. 2026
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“Into focus.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/into%20focus. Accessed 23 Feb. 2026.
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