as in immersion
a focusing of the mind on something
the noise from the party next door threatened to disturb the law student's concentration
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Recent Examples of concentration
Greater Boston is already home to one of the world’s largest concentrations of quantum researchers, startups, venture capital firms, and research institutions.
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Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 31 May 2026
Of the more than 2,700 reports submitted so far, the largest concentration has come from Texas, where a 3-gigawatt project by MSB Global in Sulphur Springs has drawn substantial attention along with several active lawsuits tied to its roughly 1,600-acre site.
—Sandy Carter, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
Part of the way that was achieved was by slicing and dicing congressional districts in South Florida, home to the state’s largest concentration of Democrats.
—Anthony Man, Sun Sentinel, 30 May 2026
Google DeepMind’s Demis Hassabis was reported to be an early investor in Anthropic, a revelation underscoring the concentration of power at the top of the AI industry.
—Tom Chivers, semafor.com, 19 May 2026
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Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 31 May 2026
Of the more than 2,700 reports submitted so far, the largest concentration has come from Texas, where a 3-gigawatt project by MSB Global in Sulphur Springs has drawn substantial attention along with several active lawsuits tied to its roughly 1,600-acre site.
—Sandy Carter, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
Part of the way that was achieved was by slicing and dicing congressional districts in South Florida, home to the state’s largest concentration of Democrats.
—Anthony Man, Sun Sentinel, 30 May 2026
Google DeepMind’s Demis Hassabis was reported to be an early investor in Anthropic, a revelation underscoring the concentration of power at the top of the AI industry.
—Tom Chivers, semafor.com, 19 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for concentration
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Both experiences are deeply special yet entirely distinct, inviting guests to choose between wilderness immersion and iconic reef exclusivity.—
Roger Sands,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2026
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The transformative experience of a stay at Miraval is furthered by practices like meditation, breath work, mindful movement, nature immersion, and equine therapy, which are also designed to heighten attention and build mindfulness.—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
3 June 2026
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If Muntadas’s work expands the spectacle of self-exploitation to its wider social implications, Lord’s chapter in Media Hostages, Future Language, redirects this attention to the uninterested spectators passing by the billboard on the road.—
Jonathan Odden,
Artforum,
2 June 2026
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Monday reiterated warnings of a possible massive Russian strike and urged residents to pay special attention to air raid alerts.—
Reuters,
NBC news,
2 June 2026
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How To Remove Stains From Marble Most marble countertops are sealed upon installation to help slow the absorption of liquids that can lead to staining.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
6 June 2026
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Throughout the testing period, participants recorded how their skin looked and felt, then rated each cream across key factors, including texture, absorption, overnight hydration, and compatibility with existing routines.—
Jenny Berg,
InStyle,
4 June 2026
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“Concentration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/concentration. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.
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