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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 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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Recent Examples of concentrate Praise for Trump’s tariff policy has been largely concentrated among his Cabinet members and other courtiers. Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 13 May 2025 Symptoms of anxiety include feeling restless, irritable, agitated or on edge; getting tired easily; and having muscle tension or trouble concentrating or sleeping. Jasmine Laws, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 May 2025 However, after concentrating on attacking areas in last summer’s big splash on nine new signings, an injection of pace at the other end will assist Hurzeler’s desire to defend with a high line. Andy Naylor, New York Times, 2 May 2025 Instead of concentrating solely on strategies to achieve your goals, focus on what your ideal mental space will look like when these changes occur. Essence, 1 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for concentrate
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  • This interview has been edited and condensed for clarity.
    Michael Cuby, Them., 14 May 2025
  • This interview has been edited and condense for length and clarity.
    Greg Evans, Deadline, 12 May 2025
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  • Recent research has focused on how climate change is increasing the impact of the earthquake on coastal areas that will suddenly sink.
    Elizabeth Weise, USA Today, 25 May 2025
  • Don’t be tempted to grab every card you’re offered, and focus on cards that complement one another.
    Barry Collins, Forbes.com, 24 May 2025
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  • Three cases were consolidated by the Supreme Court for the oral arguments.
    Maureen Groppe, USA Today, 15 May 2025
  • The latest unrest in Libya’s capital could consolidate the power of Abdulhamid al-Dbeibah, prime minister of the divided country’s Government of National Unity (GNU) and an ally of Turkey.
    29 AM EDT, Wed May 14, CNN Money, 14 May 2025
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  • Sightings for the study were collected across an area extending from Queensland down to Tasmania and across to New Zealand’s South Island.
    Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA Today, 22 May 2025
  • Roughly 80% of Chime’s revenue comes from card swipes — merchant fees collected every time a customer uses their debit card.
    Vikas Raj, Forbes.com, 21 May 2025
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  • Supporters of Palestine gather at Harvard University to protest against Israel's war in Gaza.
    Nik Popli, Time, 22 May 2025
  • During the current Nile Conference, the team has organised watch parties in Nairobi for every game, creating communal spaces for fans to gather, celebrate, and share in the excitement of the team’s historic debut in the continental championship.
    Sindiswa Mabunda, Forbes.com, 22 May 2025
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  • As debt continues to accumulate, the U.S. increasingly faces the risk of default, which clearly impacted Moody’s decision to downgrade the credit rating.
    Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes.com, 24 May 2025
  • Archetypal playboy Eddie Irvine has always loved a humble brag, renowned for accumulating a long list boys toys assets after following a successful F1 career.
    Julia Zaltzman, Robb Report, 24 May 2025
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  • An estimate from the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office said the proposals would reduce the number of people with health care by at least 7.6 million from the Medicaid changes, and possibly more with other changes to the Affordable Care Act.
    Kevin Freking, Chicago Tribune, 16 May 2025
  • In Sacramento, California, the weather service warned its office would have reduced staffing overnight.
    Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA Today, 16 May 2025
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  • By integrating artificial intelligence, computer vision and data analytics, driverless tractors can conduct soil tests, optimize seed selection, execute precise planting, and create detailed field maps—redefining what’s possible in agriculture.
    Josh Max, Forbes.com, 24 May 2025
  • The New Reality of AI in the Workplace Today, many AI tools are integrated straight into almost every SaaS application.
    Maria Williams, USA Today, 24 May 2025

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“Concentrate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/concentrate. Accessed 29 May. 2025.

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