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
Either way, the production rate changes, and in a liquid-fuel system, that means the final product concentration can drift.
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New Atlas,
21 June 2026
But excessive concentration of a person’s investments in a few companies poses risk.
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Ethan Baron,
Mercury News,
21 June 2026
The company said the facility is not used for the storage of hazardous materials, and that there have been no measurable ammonia concentrations recorded in the community since the fire started.
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Los Angeles Times,
20 June 2026
Students at Drexel University in Philadelphia used the methods to calculate critical concentrations of Legionella for water management.
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Robert Promisloff,
The Conversation,
19 June 2026
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New Atlas,
21 June 2026
But excessive concentration of a person’s investments in a few companies poses risk.
—
Ethan Baron,
Mercury News,
21 June 2026
The company said the facility is not used for the storage of hazardous materials, and that there have been no measurable ammonia concentrations recorded in the community since the fire started.
—
Los Angeles Times,
20 June 2026
Students at Drexel University in Philadelphia used the methods to calculate critical concentrations of Legionella for water management.
—
Robert Promisloff,
The Conversation,
19 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for concentration
Recent Examples of Synonyms for concentration
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The festival presents a total immersion, from sharing space and moments with other festival-goers to battling mud and rain.
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Chaan Baan is the hub for cultural immersion programs that support village artisans, who lead saa paper-making workshops, indigo tie-dyeing classes, and pottery demonstrations.
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Despite Schlossberg's national attention, most current polls show either New York Assemblymembers Alex Bores or Micah Lasher as frontrunners.
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Seek prompt medical attention for deep puncture wounds or wounds contaminated by dirt or debris.
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The headlines keep mistaking absorption for replacement.
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One study even found that pairing leafy greens with avocado led to about seven times greater lutein absorption.
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“Concentration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/concentration. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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