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refocused

verb

past tense of refocus

as in transformed

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The Fight for the Soul of College Football, as the Hurricanes’ bold, brash and arrogant style transformed college football into something closer to theater.

— Emile Nuh, CNN Money, 9 Aug. 2026
Others transformed astronomy, revealed hidden worlds across the Solar System, or even ventured beyond the Sun’s influence.

— Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 9 Aug. 2026

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Her physical injuries Testimony early in the week focused on the extent of Clancy’s physical injuries and medical recovery after her suicide attempt.

— Andi Babineau, CNN Money, 8 Aug. 2026
During the primary, Raman and independent group supporting her focused on ads on social media and streaming platforms, which are cheaper than traditional television ads.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 8 Aug. 2026

Definition of focused

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Recently redesigned, the best-selling Beis Weekender Bag is now lighter while maintaining its signature smart organization.

— Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 5 Aug. 2026
Research shows 84% of organizations have not redesigned a single job around AI, even as most expect meaningful automation within three years.

— Lital Marom, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of redesigned

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Stefan Rittner, senior portfolio manager at Allianz Global Investors, said markets were more likely to accept measures that improve productivity, labor supply and long-term growth than spending aimed mainly at supporting consumption.

— Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 4 Aug. 2026
That same year, Wolfram set out on an ambitious new direction in science aimed at understanding the origins of complexity in nature.

— Big Think, Big Think, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of aimed

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Moderna subsequently revised its application to seek full vaccine approval for adults aged 50 to 64 and accelerated approval for adults aged 65 and older.

— CBS News, CBS News, 6 Aug. 2026
The software controlling the car’s adaptive suspension, stability control, and even the electronic differential has been revised to enable a sharper feel.

— Tim Stevens, ArsTechnica, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of revised

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Used as a dinner roll, Scott reworked Savage’s original recipe to include more shortening, eggs, sugar, and water, achieving a richer flavor and a longer shelf life.

— Gabi De la Rosa, Southern Living, 4 Aug. 2026
Her black Roberto Cavalli dress, from the label’s Fall/Winter 2000 collection, was reworked for the star by Fausto Puglisi and featured a gold vertebrae on the back.

— Ariana Quihuiz, PEOPLE, 2 Aug. 2026

Definition of reworked

Verb

On matchdays, supporters are funnelled away from it — directed along longer routes, past new apartment blocks from the post-Olympic regeneration.

— Lee Clayton, New York Times, 4 Aug. 2026
The representative directed the Statesman to Costco’s list of upcoming openings, which included multiple stores planned to open in August and one in October, but no mention of a Meridian store.

— Rose Evans August 4, Idaho Statesman, 4 Aug. 2026

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