refocus
verb
re·fo·cus
(ˌ)rē-ˈfō-kəs 
refocused; refocusing; refocuses
1
: to focus again
2
: to change the emphasis or direction of
had refocused his life
Examples of refocus in a Sentence
She refocused her energies toward a career in music.
He needs to refocus his attention on his schoolwork.
Sports are not a priority now. You need to refocus and improve your grades.
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Beard has been focused on transformation since being appointed CEO of Adtalem just over four years ago, whether that’s been integrating key acquisitions, refocusing the company around health-care education, or finding key synergies to drive results across the company’s five institutions.
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Ian Thomas, CNBC, 14 Oct. 2025
But after falling short against the Toronto Blue Jays in the American League Division Series, any feelings of relief will be turning to pressure to reset the roster and refocus on championship aspirations.
—Peter Chawaga, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Oct. 2025
Cedar Ridge Distillery refocused instead on Canada, shipping aggressively into Ontario and other provinces.
—Matt Egan, CNN Money, 13 Oct. 2025
Heights took halftime to refocus.
—Ella Diaz, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Sep. 2025
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Ian Thomas, CNBC, 14 Oct. 2025
But after falling short against the Toronto Blue Jays in the American League Division Series, any feelings of relief will be turning to pressure to reset the roster and refocus on championship aspirations.
—Peter Chawaga, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Oct. 2025
Cedar Ridge Distillery refocused instead on Canada, shipping aggressively into Ontario and other provinces.
—Matt Egan, CNN Money, 13 Oct. 2025
Heights took halftime to refocus.
—Ella Diaz, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for refocus
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“Refocus.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/refocus. Accessed 20 Oct. 2025.
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