into focus

phrase

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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Premier League rules prohibit Grealish from returning to Everton for training until a deal can be struck, and the sight of him in City colours again brought his situation into focus once more. Patrick Boyland, New York Times, 14 July 2026 XReal sent a prescription lens insert from HonsVR with the a01+, which brought the picture into focus perfectly. Will Greenwald, PC Magazine, 10 July 2026 Both Wilson and Batula have since left the show, as the season 11 cast continues to come into focus. Mckinley Franklin, HollywoodReporter, 8 July 2026 The moon's south pole, specifically, has come into focus as the target region for NASA's Artemis lunar landing missions. Josh Dinner, Space.com, 7 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for into focus

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“Into focus.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/into%20focus. Accessed 16 Jul. 2026.

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