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
Antitrust enforcement remains an important tool to address circumstances where market concentration harms consumers and commerce.
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Alexander Ciccone, Oc Register, 8 June 2026
His sustained concentration throughout the 70-minute performance was hypnotic.
—Thomas Rom, ARTnews.com, 8 June 2026
The circuit winds through the streets of Monte Carlo — past the harbor, a famous casino, and through a tunnel — demanding relentless concentration as cars brush inches from the barriers.
—Sahil Kapur, NBC news, 7 June 2026
Artificial intelligence, data concentration, and global competition are creating a natural pull toward centralization.
—Keith Krach, Fortune, 7 June 2026
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Alexander Ciccone, Oc Register, 8 June 2026
His sustained concentration throughout the 70-minute performance was hypnotic.
—Thomas Rom, ARTnews.com, 8 June 2026
The circuit winds through the streets of Monte Carlo — past the harbor, a famous casino, and through a tunnel — demanding relentless concentration as cars brush inches from the barriers.
—Sahil Kapur, NBC news, 7 June 2026
Artificial intelligence, data concentration, and global competition are creating a natural pull toward centralization.
—Keith Krach, Fortune, 7 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for concentration
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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Talarico on Monday drew attention to his campaign winning the endorsement of Houston attorney Dan Cogdell, who was part of Paxton’s defense team during the Republican’s historic impeachment trial in 2023 that ended in acquittal.—
Jesse Bedayn,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2026
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While much attention since the fire has focused on rebuilding physical structures, Nemecek said preserving the ranch’s purpose is equally important.—
Daily News,
Daily News,
9 June 2026
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Taking a calcium supplement or eating a calcium-heavy meal alongside iron can cut iron absorption by up to 50%, which is why nutritionists suggest separating the two by at least two hours.—
Allison Palmer
Updated June 13,
Sacbee.com,
13 June 2026
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Pairing coffee with food slows absorption and lets your body draw energy from the meal itself.—
Samantha Agate,
Kansas City Star,
12 June 2026
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“Concentration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/concentration. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.
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