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.

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Communication really comes into focus on this play, as Elam’s lack of knowledge of the call results in a huge bust over the top of the defense. Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 Sep. 2025 If momentum carries further from that point, the even higher $142,000 breakout target could come back into focus. Frank Cappelleri, CNBC, 17 Sep. 2025 Aleah, Lizzie, and Grasso, however, come a little more into focus this episode. Grace Byron, Vulture, 15 Sep. 2025 His vision could come into focus during the Meta Connect conference, where the tech giant announces new products. Daniel Wine, CNN Money, 15 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for into focus

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“Into focus.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/into%20focus. Accessed 20 Sep. 2025.

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