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as in to condense
to increase the strength of (a substance in a mixture) by removing other substances
prolonged boiling is required to concentrate the sap when making maple syrup
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as in to focus
to fix (as one's attention) steadily toward a central objective
a president who will try to concentrate public attention on the problems of inner cities
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as in to consolidate
to bring (something) to a central point or under a single control
time to concentrate our efforts on the really important problems that confront us
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as in to collect
to bring together in one body or place
concentrate your forces on the right side of the battlefield
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as in to gather
to come together into one body or place
recent immigrants tend to concentrate in port cities
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as in to accumulate
to gradually form into a layer, pile, or mass
the ozone layer is concentrated 20 to 30 miles above the Earth's surface
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Best Time To Visit With fewer crowds than summer and some of the city’s best events concentrated into a short window, fall (September through November) provides the strongest overall experience for first-time and repeat visitors alike.
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Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 16 Feb. 2026
Boton concentrated on core battery technology and high-density power electronics.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 16 Feb. 2026
Gu hadn't competed in a big air contest since triumphing at the Beijing Games, concentrating on her other events.
—CBS News, 16 Feb. 2026
Valleys, transitions and high-water-flow zones — where the geometry of the roof concentrates runoff — can process much more water than other areas of the roof.
—Mike McGilvary, Sun Sentinel, 15 Feb. 2026
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Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 16 Feb. 2026
Boton concentrated on core battery technology and high-density power electronics.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 16 Feb. 2026
Gu hadn't competed in a big air contest since triumphing at the Beijing Games, concentrating on her other events.
—CBS News, 16 Feb. 2026
Valleys, transitions and high-water-flow zones — where the geometry of the roof concentrates runoff — can process much more water than other areas of the roof.
—Mike McGilvary, Sun Sentinel, 15 Feb. 2026
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This conversation has been lightly edited and condensed for clarity.—
Terry Ward,
CNN Money,
17 Feb. 2026
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This interview has been edited and condensed.—
Emily Longeretta,
Variety,
17 Feb. 2026
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While other popular series for pre-school age kids focus on education, this one is more focused on movement.—
Kara Nesvig,
Parents,
14 Feb. 2026
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On Friday, two senior DHS officials told NBC News that the agency has no immediate plans for more large-scale immigration operations focusing on specific cities.—
Natasha Korecki,
NBC news,
14 Feb. 2026
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Control over water, energy, data, communications, and access to space is being consolidated by a small number of corporate actors through laws written without transparency or public consent.—
Eleanor Dearman,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Feb. 2026
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In 2025 alone, reporting by Reuters and regional outlets documented multiple Major League Rugby franchises exiting or being consolidated.—
Michael Fealey,
Sportico.com,
14 Feb. 2026
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The following burglaries are from reports collected from the Little Rock and North Little Rock police departments.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
15 Feb. 2026
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Winners of the Lucky for Life top prize of $1,000 a day for life and second prize of $25,000 a year for life can decide to collect the prize for a minimum of 20 years or take a lump sum cash payment.—
Staff Reports,
The Providence Journal,
14 Feb. 2026
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The Pima County Sheriff’s Department told CNN the backpack is only sold at Walmart, and investigators are working with the retailer to gather more information.—
Chelsea Bailey,
CNN Money,
20 Feb. 2026
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Rainwater tends to gather along the road edges.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
20 Feb. 2026
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Over 12 years of eligibility, this could accumulate to more than €1,440 ($1,700) per child, not counting the potential investment gains from compounding interest over the decade.—
Orianna Rosa Royle,
Fortune,
16 Feb. 2026
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Currently, the odds favor areas north of the Massachusetts Turnpike for accumulating snow with mainly rain or a rain/snow mix south of the Pike.—
Terry Eliasen,
CBS News,
16 Feb. 2026
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Upon his arrival, Thaksin was sentenced to eight years in prison on earlier corruption convictions, a term swiftly reduced to one year following a royal pardon.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
17 Feb. 2026
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Cutting convoy risk Army planners see cargo drones as a way to reduce dependence on traditional resupply convoys.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
17 Feb. 2026
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Seeking stability and a place to belong, Rose attempts to integrate into the wary community.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
15 Feb. 2026
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Millions of people already rely on chatbots powered by large language models, and have integrated these synthetic interlocutors into their personal and professional lives.—
Deb Roy,
The Atlantic,
15 Feb. 2026
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“Concentrate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/concentrate. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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