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as in to condense
to increase the strength of (a substance in a mixture) by removing other substances
prolonged boiling is required to concentrate the sap when making maple syrup
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as in to focus
to fix (as one's attention) steadily toward a central objective
a president who will try to concentrate public attention on the problems of inner cities
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as in to consolidate
to bring (something) to a central point or under a single control
time to concentrate our efforts on the really important problems that confront us
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as in to collect
to bring together in one body or place
concentrate your forces on the right side of the battlefield
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as in to gather
to come together into one body or place
recent immigrants tend to concentrate in port cities
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as in to accumulate
to gradually form into a layer, pile, or mass
the ozone layer is concentrated 20 to 30 miles above the Earth's surface
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Steep demand persists in the Northeast While buyers in states like Florida, Texas, and Louisiana may have plenty of options when shopping for a home this spring, intense competition hasn’t abated since the pandemic-era home demand rush in many cities concentrated in the country’s Northeast.
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Samantha Delouya, CNN, 3 Mar. 2025
Rocky Gap encompasses more than 3,000 acres of land with sheer cliffs, scenic overlooks, and a hemlock forest concentrated with rhododendrons and mountain laurels.
—Trudy Haywood Saunders, Travel + Leisure, 2 Mar. 2025
The downtime was mainly concentrated in the US, with most cases reported in the New York, Chicago, and Los Angeles areas.
—Will McCurdy, PCMAG, 2 Mar. 2025
As wealth concentrated into fewer hands during the pandemic, places like the United Arab Emirates, for example, with its low-to-no-tax set-up became a popular refuge.
—Kevin Rozario, Forbes, 24 Feb. 2025
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Samantha Delouya, CNN, 3 Mar. 2025
Rocky Gap encompasses more than 3,000 acres of land with sheer cliffs, scenic overlooks, and a hemlock forest concentrated with rhododendrons and mountain laurels.
—Trudy Haywood Saunders, Travel + Leisure, 2 Mar. 2025
The downtime was mainly concentrated in the US, with most cases reported in the New York, Chicago, and Los Angeles areas.
—Will McCurdy, PCMAG, 2 Mar. 2025
As wealth concentrated into fewer hands during the pandemic, places like the United Arab Emirates, for example, with its low-to-no-tax set-up became a popular refuge.
—Kevin Rozario, Forbes, 24 Feb. 2025
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This conversation has been edited and condensed for clarity and concision.—
Maximilíano Durón,
ARTnews.com,
3 Mar. 2025
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The conversation has been edited and condensed for clarity.—
Chris Perugini,
Forbes,
3 Mar. 2025
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The partnership started in 2024, focusing on creating exclusive trading cards and memorabilia that highlight the team's successful history in the sport.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
2 Mar. 2025
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When feedback is tied to human judgment, employees instinctively become defensive, second-guessing the intent rather than focusing on the improvement itself.—
Tyler Shepherd,
USA TODAY,
1 Mar. 2025
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Cuts may have minimal impact on trust funds Under the Trump administration, Social Security also plans to consolidate its geographic footprint to four regions down from 10 regional offices, the agency said on Friday.—
Lorie Konish,
CNBC,
3 Mar. 2025
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Arriving hours before the lower court's midnight deadline, Robert's order was the first time the Supreme Court has intervened as judges have temporarily blocked the White House from taking huge steps to reshape the government and consolidate power.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA TODAY,
1 Mar. 2025
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The greets collected range from sweet and warm to hilarious, reflecting each family member's personality.—
Ross Rosenfeld,
Newsweek,
26 Feb. 2025
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The company will also stop collecting gender and diversity data for most U.S. job applicants and tying its employee incentive program to DEI goals.—
Winston Cho,
The Hollywood Reporter,
26 Feb. 2025
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The faithful from Francis' homeland, meanwhile, gathered in the Argentine church of Rome for a special Mass.—
NICOLE WINFIELD,
arkansasonline.com,
27 Feb. 2025
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Photo : Jason Wells/Golden Gate Creative The family is said to have gathered around the living room’s grand piano to sing tunes together.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
27 Feb. 2025
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Its losses contracted in the first nine-months of 2024, but ABS-CBN has accumulated 37.08 billion pesos in losses since 2020.—
Ian Sayson,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
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As on land, any monetary winnings in casinos at sea are ultimately up to chance (though points will accumulate based on their set earnings rates regardless).—
Nathan Diller,
USA TODAY,
28 Feb. 2025
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Stay safe on wintry roads with these valuable winter driving tips from the NWS, and reduce the risk of accidents during challenging weather conditions.—
Southern California Weather Report,
Orange County Register,
4 Mar. 2025
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Other Ways To Prevent Wrinkles Most dermatologists agree that lifestyle changes are an effective way to reduce signs of skin aging.—
Carrie Madormo, RN,
Health,
4 Mar. 2025
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Many companies are scrambling to integrate AI, but is that always a good idea?—
Dr. Diane Hamilton,
Forbes,
1 Mar. 2025
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The mass layoffs from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration — more than 600, according to the former agency head — include at least one high-profile meteorologist in Miami and another charged with integrating artificial intelligence into climate and weather predictions.—
Alex Harris,
Miami Herald,
1 Mar. 2025
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“Concentrate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/concentrate. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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