as in focuses
to fix (as one's attention) steadily toward a central objective
everyone riveted their eyes on the trick that the magician was performing on stage
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The organization focuses on the big disasters that often grip the headlines, such as wildfires, floods, and hurricanes – but also offers information about preparing for winter storms, tsunamis, tornados, lightning, hail and extreme heat.—
Andrea Riquier,
USA Today,
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His focuses span from those two to things like police-community relationships and supporting victims of crimes.—
David Clarey,
jsonline.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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Ullberg says sparkling wine pairs well with a tulip glass, which concentrates the beautiful and delicate aromas and bubbles.—
Isabella Milano,
Better Homes & Gardens,
1 Oct. 2025
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This conversation concentrates on the Oxford English Dictionary (OED) as a Platonic model not only within the English language but in countless other linguistic ecosystems.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 Sep. 2025
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“Rivets.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rivets. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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