real focus

noun

: a point at which rays (as of light) converge or from which they diverge

Examples of real focus in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The pivot to Asia was Hilary Clinton's real focus for the first four years of the Obama administration, but Asia getting much less shrift from John Kerry and from others in the second term. Foreign Affairs, 25 June 2015 Bjorn Borg, John McEnroe and the tournament’s namesake Rod Laver are all present to represent the old guard, but the real focus is on Federer’s trio of longtime rivals: low-key Brit Andy Murray, mischievous Serbian Novak Djokovic and Spanish great Rafael Nadal. Andrew Barker, Variety, 19 June 2024 The real focus — and edginess — among many in the industry’s donor class is on the June 27 CNN debate. Ted Johnson, Deadline, 14 June 2024 The real focus: Protecting IP Lores' initial response to CNBC Television's question about the lawsuit may be telling. Scharon Harding, Ars Technica, 22 Jan. 2024 See all Example Sentences for real focus 

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Word History

First Known Use

1740, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of real focus was in 1740

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“Real focus.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/real%20focus. Accessed 26 Jul. 2024.

Medical Definition

real focus

noun
: a point at which rays (as of light) converge or from which they diverge
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