into focus
idiom
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.
Examples of into focus in a Sentence
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The annual Medicare trustees’ report, released on Monday, is bringing Medicare back into focus in Washington.
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Joe Albanese, National Review, 7 May 2024
Cohen payment paper trail comes into focus Jurors for the first time had an opportunity to see and hear about all 34 business records that prosecutors claim were falsely filed -- the invoices, checks, and general ledger entries that cut to the core of the district attorney's case.
—Aaron Katersky, ABC News, 6 May 2024
But Croker never comes into focus because the people around him never do, either.
—Alison Herman, Variety, 2 May 2024
Driving up to the home, its aged copper turrets come into focus first.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 23 Apr. 2024
However, some also asserted the risk of greater international tension isn’t at the forefront of what’s on their minds as the 2024 election comes into focus.
—Marc Ramirez, USA TODAY, 17 Apr. 2024
Two claws emerge from the cloudy water, and an off-white crab comes into focus.
—Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 16 Apr. 2024
Oh a chance to finally be involved in a project that puts the Vietnamese refugee experience into focus.
—Rance Collins, Variety, 10 Apr. 2024
No longer a side character, ‘Elsbeth’ comes into focus.
—Los Angeles Times Staff, Los Angeles Times, 5 Apr. 2024
Joe Albanese, National Review, 7 May 2024
Cohen payment paper trail comes into focus Jurors for the first time had an opportunity to see and hear about all 34 business records that prosecutors claim were falsely filed -- the invoices, checks, and general ledger entries that cut to the core of the district attorney's case.
—Aaron Katersky, ABC News, 6 May 2024
But Croker never comes into focus because the people around him never do, either.
—Alison Herman, Variety, 2 May 2024
Driving up to the home, its aged copper turrets come into focus first.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 23 Apr. 2024
However, some also asserted the risk of greater international tension isn’t at the forefront of what’s on their minds as the 2024 election comes into focus.
—Marc Ramirez, USA TODAY, 17 Apr. 2024
Two claws emerge from the cloudy water, and an off-white crab comes into focus.
—Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 16 Apr. 2024
Oh a chance to finally be involved in a project that puts the Vietnamese refugee experience into focus.
—Rance Collins, Variety, 10 Apr. 2024
No longer a side character, ‘Elsbeth’ comes into focus.
—Los Angeles Times Staff, Los Angeles Times, 5 Apr. 2024
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“Into focus.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/into%20focus. Accessed 12 May. 2024.
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