into focus
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1
: into a state in which things are seen clearly and sharply
bringing the binoculars into focus
It took him a few seconds after he woke up to bring his eyes into focus.
2
: into a state or condition in which something can be clearly understood
She tried to bring the important issues into focus.
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As communities assess the widespread damage, a key distinction is coming into focus: the difference between a tornado watch and a warning—and what each alert requires.
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Lee Habeeb, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Apr. 2025
Both structures sit atop more than 2.5 acres where desert landscaping and jaw-dropping views of Camelback Mountain come into focus.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 31 Mar. 2025
With just a few weeks left in the season, the playoff picture is coming into focus.
—Sean McIndoe, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2025
Why are these travel laggards suddenly coming into focus?
—Christopher Elliott, King Features Syndicate, Mercury News, 28 Mar. 2025
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Lee Habeeb, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Apr. 2025
Both structures sit atop more than 2.5 acres where desert landscaping and jaw-dropping views of Camelback Mountain come into focus.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 31 Mar. 2025
With just a few weeks left in the season, the playoff picture is coming into focus.
—Sean McIndoe, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2025
Why are these travel laggards suddenly coming into focus?
—Christopher Elliott, King Features Syndicate, Mercury News, 28 Mar. 2025
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“Into focus.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/into%20focus. Accessed 19 Apr. 2025.
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