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as in to transform
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as in to focus
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Recent Examples of refocus
Ukraine’s allies must refocus their attention on helping Ukraine innovate and integrate new technologies at the scale needed to stop Russia.
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Andriy Zagorodnyuk, Foreign Affairs, 23 Sep. 2025
Some major oil companies such as Shell and BP that once were touted as leading the way in clean energy investments are now pulling back from those projects to refocus on oil and gas production.
—Michael Oxman, The Conversation, 17 Sep. 2025
The trend is a commitment to refocus your daily routines and habits before the first of the year.
—Bryan Robinson, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Trump’s plan to refocus, explore and beat China.
—FOXNews.com, 15 Sep. 2025
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Andriy Zagorodnyuk, Foreign Affairs, 23 Sep. 2025
Some major oil companies such as Shell and BP that once were touted as leading the way in clean energy investments are now pulling back from those projects to refocus on oil and gas production.
—Michael Oxman, The Conversation, 17 Sep. 2025
The trend is a commitment to refocus your daily routines and habits before the first of the year.
—Bryan Robinson, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Trump’s plan to refocus, explore and beat China.
—FOXNews.com, 15 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for refocus
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As travelers crave experiences over ordinary stays, hotels that have transformed grim to glam are now embracing their bizarre and sometimes haunted histories, even hosting weddings and wellness retreats.—
Deirdre Bardolf,
FOXNews.com,
25 Oct. 2025
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Cover yourself in fake tattoos to transform into Role Model or find a Max’s Kansas City tee to become Charli.—
Brittany Spanos,
Rolling Stone,
25 Oct. 2025
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In 2014, Das started Titan Holdings, seeking to focus on applying AI to industries like healthcare and finance.—
Allie Garfinkle,
Fortune,
4 Nov. 2025
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While administration officials have avoided overtly saying their goal is regime change — Trump has focused his public remarks on fighting drug cartels — the ultimate goal of democratizing Venezuela, and the resulting investment benefits, are front and center in investors’ minds.—
Shelby Talcott,
semafor.com,
4 Nov. 2025
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Authorities had previously said seven people had died on the mountain before revising down the figure on Tuesday.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
3 Nov. 2025
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Shohei Ohtani’s two-way prowess has already forced Major League Baseball to revise its rulebook, adding provisions to protect his ability to pitch and hit in the same game.—
Chandler Rome,
New York Times,
2 Nov. 2025
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The culprit for the rising electricity prices, according to Republicans, including Earle-Sears, is renewable energy and clean energy policies, such as the Virginia Clean Economy Act, which aims to transition the state’s electric grid to 100% clean energy by 2050.—
Mabinty Quarshie,
The Washington Examiner,
29 Oct. 2025
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Earlier this month, Shark Beauty launched its handheld FacialPro Glow tool, which aims to replicate the effects of a Hydrafacial and retails for $399 at Sephora.—
Noor Lobad,
Footwear News,
29 Oct. 2025
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Robert Townsend was originally announced for the part in September, but the creative team decided to go in a different direction and have recast the role with Romano.—
Joe Otterson,
Variety,
28 Oct. 2025
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Then a mother of a newborn and wife of an out-of-work husband, Hubert turned it down and was subsequently recast.—
Mekishana Pierre,
Entertainment Weekly,
28 Oct. 2025
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In the final hour of season five, the starring trio of Charles-Haden Savage (Steve Martin), Oliver Putnam (Martin Short) and Mabel Mora (Selena Gomez) finally point the finger (literally) at the person who killed beloved doorman Lester (Teddy Coluca).—
Josh Wigler,
HollywoodReporter,
28 Oct. 2025
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Its placement may point you toward a fashion event or maybe even a lush garden.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
28 Oct. 2025
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Igor Thiago got his feet mixed up and had to readjust.—
Jordan Campbell,
New York Times,
6 Oct. 2025
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Atlas responds to unexpected challenges mid-task, like adjusting when a box lid is closed or repositioning items on the fly – and can readjust itself.—
Gene Marks,
Forbes.com,
31 Aug. 2025
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The ideal of the Achillean warrior lives on as a touchstone for anyone attempting to understand or reinvent military culture.—
Elizabeth D. Samet,
Foreign Affairs,
29 Oct. 2025
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In any event, this is your permission to reinvent, reimagine and take up space unapologetically.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
29 Oct. 2025
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“Refocus.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/refocus. Accessed 5 Nov. 2025.
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