How to Use focused in a Sentence

focused

adjective
  • Keep them focused on the higher purpose in the midst of shifting deadlines.
    — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 16 Oct. 2026
  • At the time, Utah was much more focused on draft position than playoff hopes.
    — Los Angeles Times, 29 Sep. 2026
  • However, the series moves so fast that even the most focused viewer is likely to get whiplash.
    — Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 24 Sep. 2026
  • Innovation leaders see a business that is too focused on the present.
    — Melanie Subin, Forbes.com, 25 Sep. 2026
  • But as social media has turned video-focused, users report posting less online.
    — Mia Sato, The Verge, 8 Oct. 2026
  • So investors might want to look more closely at funds that seek dividend growth versus those that are more focused on high yield.
    — Cheryl Winokur Munk, CNBC, 6 Oct. 2026
  • For those entering the profession, my advice is to be both tech-savvy and people-focused.
    — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2026
  • Jungen remains focused on making Zurich a strong awards launchpad.
    — Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 24 Sep. 2026
  • Also, stay focused on the present and avoid rehashing past arguments.
    — Brittney Melton, NPR, 10 Sep. 2026
  • Reading a text or scrolling through your phone can make things worse because your eyes stay focused on a screen that appears still while the car keeps moving.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 3 Sep. 2026
  • While a strong quarter is expected, investors might be less focused on earnings-per-share and revenue beats.
    — Natasha Abellard, CNBC, 25 Sep. 2026
  • The spare, focused style of Naza has a grim, artful beauty, all in service of the subject matter.
    — Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 10 Sep. 2026
  • Besides a necklace of thorns, which draws small drops of blood, Kahlo appears to be more focused on the relief of healing.
    — Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 8 Sep. 2026
  • But at this early stage, the show was much simpler and more focused on dialogue and comedic observation.
    — Blake J. Harris, Vanity Fair, 19 Oct. 2026
  • If a family call interrupts a meeting, step outside to set a quick follow‑up, then return with a focused plan.
    — Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 16 Sep. 2026
  • That’s why the Raiders will be heavily run-focused without Bowers.
    — Sam Warren, New York Times, 10 Sep. 2026
  • Those investments were paired with a focused strategy and strong leadership.
    — Joshua L. Michael, Baltimore Sun, 1 Oct. 2026
  • So the biggest thing for us was to stay focused on our core competency, which is retail first and digital second.
    — Lucy Maguire, Vogue, 5 Oct. 2026
  • Every Electric remains focused on New York City as its home court.
    — Jeremy Hsu, ArsTechnica, 2 Oct. 2026
  • Thanks in part to his new focus on boundaries, Tenpenny’s less stressed, more focused and more energized.
    — Tom Roland, Billboard, 2 Oct. 2026
  • Selick says that being hyper-focused on any drug is a distraction in combating the opioid crisis.
    — Mary Jane Gibson, Rolling Stone, 13 Oct. 2026
  • By afternoon, the Moon trines Mars and your energy becomes much more focused.
    — Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 14 Oct. 2026
  • The condition can quietly erode daily function, from reading and driving to focused work on a screen.
    — Samantha Agate, Sacbee.com, 21 Oct. 2026
  • But opposing teams will be more focused on shutting him down at all costs, which should open up opportunities elsewhere.
    — Andrew Destin, New York Times, 3 Sep. 2026
  • Judging from the first episode, the show is less about reciting peak positions and more focused on the stories surrounding those numbers.
    — Alicia Urrea, Billboard, 7 Oct. 2026
  • After a quick change into a black-and-white ensemble lined with white fur, Huncho is instantly focused and ready to talk.
    — Mikey Fresh, VIBE.com, 9 Oct. 2026
  • The increase comes as voters remain focused on affordability and the cost of living.
    — Nicholas Gordon, Fortune, 4 Sep. 2026
  • These are complex matters that require the focused attention of lawmakers.
    — Krista Kafer, Denver Post, 4 Oct. 2026
  • Chen says the fashion exec who best understands this shift is hyper-focused on engagement, rather than followers.
    — Amy O’Brien, Vogue, 8 Sep. 2026
  • Dürrenmatt is more focused on moral than metaphysical questions.
    — Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 16 Sep. 2026

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