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as in to transform
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as in to focus
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Recent Examples of refocus
However, Xbox is clearly pausing any AI plans to refocus on attracting gamers to its consoles and services.
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James Peckham, PC Magazine, 6 May 2026
As governments refocus their policies to tackle conditions like Alzheimer’s disease and other neurodegenerative disorders, mental illness is often being sidelined as a secondary concern rather than as a primary component of brain health.
—Eric J. Nestler, STAT, 28 Apr. 2026
The rebrand was a chance to refocus on the best sellers, like body lotions, washes, and scrubs—all of which happen to lend themselves quite well to being refilled.
—Kara McGrath, Allure, 22 Apr. 2026
China became the latest Asian stock market to recoup losses driven by the Iran war, fueling optimism that investors are looking beyond the conflict to refocus on economic fundamentals and corporate earnings.
—Bloomberg News, Bloomberg, 15 Apr. 2026
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James Peckham, PC Magazine, 6 May 2026
As governments refocus their policies to tackle conditions like Alzheimer’s disease and other neurodegenerative disorders, mental illness is often being sidelined as a secondary concern rather than as a primary component of brain health.
—Eric J. Nestler, STAT, 28 Apr. 2026
The rebrand was a chance to refocus on the best sellers, like body lotions, washes, and scrubs—all of which happen to lend themselves quite well to being refilled.
—Kara McGrath, Allure, 22 Apr. 2026
China became the latest Asian stock market to recoup losses driven by the Iran war, fueling optimism that investors are looking beyond the conflict to refocus on economic fundamentals and corporate earnings.
—Bloomberg News, Bloomberg, 15 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for refocus
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As the area behind Anfield’s Main Stand was transformed into a shrine with thousands of tributes, behind the scenes, sporting director Richard Hughes and Slot spearheaded the club’s response.—
James Pearce,
New York Times,
28 May 2026
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Architect Robert Morris-Nunn and his firm Circa retained much of the original factory’s bones, reportedly replacing only four beams, while transforming the site into an upscale art boutique hotel within one of Australia’s most significant heritage buildings.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
27 May 2026
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For summer 2026, the former Premier Nightclub is being transformed into an 18,000-square-foot entertainment venue through a partnership with Big Night Entertainment, focused on concerts, nightlife, and live events year-round.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
24 May 2026
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The show, which was spotted by LateNighter, was structured like a classic late night show, albeit with a monologue focused on issues relevant to southern Michigan and interviews.—
Alex Weprin,
HollywoodReporter,
23 May 2026
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The legislation revising the districts would set a new congressional primary for August.—
David A. Lieb,
Chicago Tribune,
23 May 2026
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The death toll was revised from earlier reports by state broadcaster CCTV that had put the death toll at 90.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
23 May 2026
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Officials have described the overhaul as a long-overdue restoration effort aimed at addressing decades of deferred maintenance, including deteriorating infrastructure, water damage, failing HVAC systems and structural concerns throughout the building.—
Jasmine Baehr,
FOXNews.com,
28 May 2026
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Halverson continued to aim for consistency and dependability.—
Jourdan Rodrigue,
New York Times,
28 May 2026
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On May 21, 2026, Stephen Colbert aired the final episode of The Late Show, closing a 33-year CBS franchise the network chose to retire entirely rather than recast.—
Juliette Han,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2026
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Matti Friedman, a former Associated Press reporter in the Middle East, has observed that in the conflicts embroiling Israel and diaspora Jewry, many major Western media institutions have recast themselves as participants instead of observers.—
David Frum,
The Atlantic,
21 May 2026
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The AirTag was then used to help point police toward the suspect.—
Ricky Sayer,
CBS News,
24 May 2026
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If there’s one sneaker to snag during Adidas’ Memorial Sale, I—and, presumably, Jennifer Lawrence—would point you to the Taekwondo Lace Shoes first.—
Olivia Cigliano,
InStyle,
24 May 2026
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Each spring, as temperatures rise and gardens come back to life, many people return to gardening before the body has had any chance to readjust to that level of physical strain.—
Dr. Kęstutis Braziulis,
USA Today,
17 May 2026
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Now, the Mamdani administration is pushing for additional changes that would readjust the formula to the city’s benefit.—
Cayla Bamberger,
New York Daily News,
30 Mar. 2026
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For Gleib, the solution to late-night’s problems is not reinventing the wheel, per se — although his show does feature a number of novel elements, including a virtual audience section at tapings and a post-show after-party experience.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
25 May 2026
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Founders who publish without a structural template reinvent the wheel every time.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2026
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“Refocus.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/refocus. Accessed 29 May. 2026.
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