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as in rich
having an abundance of some characteristic quality (as flavor)
a concentrated mixture of lemonade and iced tea
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as in undivided
not divided or scattered among several areas of interest or concern
when you get a private conference with that financial adviser, you get nothing but his concentrated attention
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as in condensed
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 focused
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 consolidated
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 collected
to bring together in one body or place
concentrate your forces on the right side of the battlefield
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as in gathered
to come together into one body or place
recent immigrants tend to concentrate in port cities
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as in accumulated
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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Recent Examples of concentrated
Daniel Cassady,
ARTnews.com,
1 July 2026
For concentrated light, opt for multiple back-and-forth strands of string lights.
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Wendy Rose Gould,
Martha Stewart,
29 June 2026
Ethan Stone,
Miami Herald,
25 June 2026
Designing it out is what concentrated the remaining impact in finishing.
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Arthur Zaczkiewicz,
Footwear News,
25 June 2026
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Even so, Hoffman argues the market remains highly concentrated.
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Daniel Cassady,
ARTnews.com,
1 July 2026
For concentrated light, opt for multiple back-and-forth strands of string lights.
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Wendy Rose Gould,
Martha Stewart,
29 June 2026
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While Lopez focused on the intricacies of the industry, Shirazi concentrated on building the operational structure required to support growth.
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Ethan Stone,
Miami Herald,
25 June 2026
Designing it out is what concentrated the remaining impact in finishing.
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Arthur Zaczkiewicz,
Footwear News,
25 June 2026
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Soak in the mineral-rich waters of nearby Travertine Hot Springs and observe a decaying mining town at Bodie State Historic Park.
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Key Takeaways Omega-3s can be obtained through a balanced diet, especially by eating seafood rich in DHA and EPA, such as salmon, sardines, and mackerel.
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This article emphasizes that advanced communication tactics are futile without the foundational skill of full, undivided attention.
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Ampd’s research also found that even committed long-form viewing rarely involves undivided attention, as a third of premium sessions usually run a second screen, typically a local app.
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This interview has been condensed for clarity and was translated from Spanish to English.
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This interview has been condensed for length and clarity by Ashoka.
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Nearly half of Gen Zers cited worries about their finances and personal well-being as deterrents from looking for jobs focused on helping others.
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Its summer program is built as a four or five-day series, with each two-hour session focused on a theme like pastry-making or global flavors.
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In the 2000s, Bloomberg consolidated the various agencies into a one-stop shop for navigating city government.
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The lawsuits were consolidated into one suit in January 2025.
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Fees for the strait would be collected in consultation with the international community and through the International Maritime Organization, the official said.
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Shell has consistently been a close second to Chevron for high prices and fat margins, followed by the other large oil company brands, according to data collected and analyzed by the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration (CDTFA).
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Dirt dike riders surround Baltimore police Police said large groups of dirt bike riders traveled through city parks in North and South Baltimore and gathered near Druid Hill Park.
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On June 13, hundreds of true believers gathered at the Alex Theatre in Glendale, California dressed in colorful, reflective, space-age outfits to watch a film and celebrate the existence of aliens.
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The compounding effects of high fuel costs along with the debt that helped finance the purchase and the upgrades to the planes accumulated quickly.
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Once those inflated bills went unpaid, interest, penalties and fees accumulated, often ending in tax foreclosure.
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“Concentrated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/concentrated. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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