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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Driving up to the home, its aged copper turrets come into focus first.
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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
President Joe Biden unveiled plans on Monday to provide student-debt relief to tens of millions of additional borrowers as young voters come into focus with the 2024 election season heating up.
—Byjason Ma, Fortune, 8 Apr. 2024
Details of the new plan have come into focus in recent months as the Education Department brought its ideas to a panel of outside negotiators with an interest in higher education, ranging from students to loan servicers.
—Democrat-Gazette Staff From Wire Reports, arkansasonline.com, 7 Apr. 2024
The vision for the ninth annual Platino Awards is coming into focus with the announcement of the night’s musical performers.
—Chris Gardner, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 Apr. 2024
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
President Joe Biden unveiled plans on Monday to provide student-debt relief to tens of millions of additional borrowers as young voters come into focus with the 2024 election season heating up.
—Byjason Ma, Fortune, 8 Apr. 2024
Details of the new plan have come into focus in recent months as the Education Department brought its ideas to a panel of outside negotiators with an interest in higher education, ranging from students to loan servicers.
—Democrat-Gazette Staff From Wire Reports, arkansasonline.com, 7 Apr. 2024
The vision for the ninth annual Platino Awards is coming into focus with the announcement of the night’s musical performers.
—Chris Gardner, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 Apr. 2024
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“Into focus.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/into%20focus. Accessed 30 Apr. 2024.
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