as in immersion
a focusing of the mind on something
the noise from the party next door threatened to disturb the law student's concentration
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Recent Examples of concentration
Buyers are most likely to be faced with HOA fees in areas with a high concentration of new construction or condos, especially in desirable beach or ski markets.
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Lew Sichelman, Miami Herald, 29 Jan. 2025
One of the reasons that the discovery is so significant is that the compounds must have precipitated from the evaporation of brine solutions–solutions of liquid water with high concentrations of dissolved salts.
—Tom Hawking, Popular Science, 29 Jan. 2025
The industry’s transformation—and increasing concentration—have made the biggest PBMs an evermore-powerful force, with the heft to pick winners and losers.
—Christiaan Hetzner, Fortune, 21 Jan. 2025
Higher for longer rates, geopolitical tensions, concentration in U.S. equities and high government debt levels are also risks Norway’s massive sovereign wealth fund is monitoring, Tangen added.
—Holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 21 Jan. 2025
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Lew Sichelman, Miami Herald, 29 Jan. 2025
One of the reasons that the discovery is so significant is that the compounds must have precipitated from the evaporation of brine solutions–solutions of liquid water with high concentrations of dissolved salts.
—Tom Hawking, Popular Science, 29 Jan. 2025
The industry’s transformation—and increasing concentration—have made the biggest PBMs an evermore-powerful force, with the heft to pick winners and losers.
—Christiaan Hetzner, Fortune, 21 Jan. 2025
Higher for longer rates, geopolitical tensions, concentration in U.S. equities and high government debt levels are also risks Norway’s massive sovereign wealth fund is monitoring, Tangen added.
—Holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 21 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for concentration
Noun
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This integration of blockchain with gaming creates a seamless bridge between virtual and real-world economies, fostering new levels of immersion and interactivity.—
Michele Zanello,
Rolling Stone,
28 Jan. 2025
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Children from Windmill Springs and Ben Painter elementary schools, two dual language immersion schools, performed in their finest attire.—
Kate Bradshaw,
The Mercury News,
27 Jan. 2025
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His reporting first brought the police murder of Laquan McDonald case to public attention.—
Jamie Kalven,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Feb. 2025
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Despite this, the annual tradition remains a beloved spectacle that draws visitors and media attention from around the world.—
Ashley Parks,
Newsweek,
2 Feb. 2025
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Black tea may block the absorption of carbohydrates by inhibiting the activity of enzymes involved in breaking down carbohydrates.13 Still, not all evidence shows the benefit of black tea in reducing blood sugar.—
Amy Brownstein, MS, RDN,
Verywell Health,
31 Jan. 2025
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Additionally, the protein avidin found in raw egg whites obstructs the absorption of biotin, according to Chewy.—
Olivia Munson,
USA TODAY,
30 Jan. 2025
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“Concentration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/concentration. Accessed 13 Feb. 2025.
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