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 Soaring ceilings throughout the home come into focus from the formal living room, which includes a large stone fireplace. —

Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 18 July 2024 The next installment of Sweat With SELF’s new Pilates series puts your entire core into focus. —

Christa Sgobba, SELF, 17 July 2024 On the pitch, the team’s intensity sharpened into focus — a focus particularly evident from goalkeeper AD Franch. —

Kylie Volavongsa, Kansas City Star, 29 June 2024 For visitors, walking on the beach may help bring the full weight of the tragedy into focus. —

Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 21 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for into focus

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