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as in to transform
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as in to focus
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Recent Examples of refocus
The Fort Worth Independent School District is moving some of its highest-caliber educators back into the classroom to work directly with students as a part of a larger effort to refocus its efforts around improving literacy.
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Silas Allen, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Mar. 2025
Now that filming is over, Patrick appears to have refocused his attention on wedding planning.
—Ashlyn Robinette, People.com, 25 Mar. 2025
Nonetheless, Lee and her training team had to refocus on their primary goal: Paris.
—Caroline Price, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
Today’s top stories (Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times )
After a rift on the shutdown, California Democrats try to refocus the budget fight on Medicaid
Democrats split last week over a Republican stopgap measure to avoid a government shutdown.
—Ryan Fonseca, Los Angeles Times, 20 Mar. 2025
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Silas Allen, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Mar. 2025
Now that filming is over, Patrick appears to have refocused his attention on wedding planning.
—Ashlyn Robinette, People.com, 25 Mar. 2025
Nonetheless, Lee and her training team had to refocus on their primary goal: Paris.
—Caroline Price, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
Today’s top stories (Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times )
After a rift on the shutdown, California Democrats try to refocus the budget fight on Medicaid
Democrats split last week over a Republican stopgap measure to avoid a government shutdown.
—Ryan Fonseca, Los Angeles Times, 20 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for refocus
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The venerable yet forward-thinking nature of MIC has demonstrated how modern incubators can remain relevant in the process of transforming promising, high-growth ventures into market leaders.—
Jon Stojan,
USA Today,
1 May 2025
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Beyond the clinical setting, AI is also transforming how individuals manage their day-to-day health.—
Susan Dorfman,
Forbes.com,
30 Apr. 2025
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For Catholics, the pope acts as a moral compass by speaking out on matters of faith and principles; Francis focused on social justice and reaching out to marginalized communities.—
Marc Ramirez,
USA Today,
1 May 2025
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Whereas other toddlers might listen for a spell and then peel away to do something more interesting, like chase a passing dog or stare at an iPad, Julian could focus for an hour straight, totally mesmerized.—
Ashlea Halpern,
AFAR Media,
30 Apr. 2025
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Francis had previously revised and simplified the funeral rites that would be used upon his death, according to The Associated Press.—
Chantelle Lee,
Time,
21 Apr. 2025
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The list in theory can be revised, with other countries added to it or the current ones removed, depending on these somewhat opaque evaluations.—
Frey Lindsay,
Forbes.com,
19 Apr. 2025
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After several years of blockbuster growth in the remodeling and design business, the White House’s erratic rollout of tariffs aimed at reshaping global trade is already taking a toll.—
Andrea Riquier,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2025
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Instead of jail time, Ballot Measure 110 aimed to expand addiction treatment services in a state that ranked last in such offerings nationwide, through hundreds of millions of dollars in revenue redirected from a cannabis tax and savings resulting from reductions in arrests and incarceration.—
Jason Motlagh,
Rolling Stone,
27 Apr. 2025
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Meanwhile, police officers are vilified by advocates and their political allies who recast offenders as victims of an oppressive police force.—
Paul Vallas,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Apr. 2025
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Republicans tried to recast the contest as a chance for Trump’s base to come out and show their loyalty to him and push back against judges Trump claims treat him and his administration unfairly.—
Barnini Chakraborty,
The Washington Examiner,
2 Apr. 2025
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Meanwhile, the defense claimed Read dropped O'Keefe off and then a fight broke out inside the home, pointing the finger at several other potential suspects.—
N'dea Yancey-Bragg,
USA Today,
23 Apr. 2025
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Another thought is, well, could the dwarf galaxies on our side of M31 be literally pointing at the culprit?—
Keith Cooper,
Space.com,
22 Apr. 2025
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For the actor, New York felt like the perfect place to reinvent herself.—
Jordan Greene,
People.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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On a mission to reinvent Denver’s nightlife scene, founder Arend Richard created a space to cater to tokers instead of drinkers, and it’s been a long time coming.—
Tiney Ricciardi,
Denver Post,
24 Apr. 2025
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Limits: Programming subject to blackout restrictions All offers, programming, promotions, pricing, terms, restrictions & conditions subject to change & may be modified, discontinued, or terminated at any time without notice.—
Danielle Directo-Meston,
HollywoodReporter,
19 Apr. 2025
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FedEx will be open on Good Friday, but some of its services might be modified, according to a 2025 holiday calendar sent to Newsweek.—
Nicholas Creel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Apr. 2025
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“Refocus.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/refocus. Accessed 3 May. 2025.
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