in focus

phrase

: having or giving the proper sharpness of outline due to good focusing
get the binoculars in focus

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Aparicio resists drawing conclusions, privileging an experiential approach with its own rhythms, ambitious in scope yet intimate in focus, that could well become an arthouse sleeper. — Jay Weissberg, Variety, 13 Aug. 2026 Berkshire Hathaway is back in focus following its shareholder meeting , and the technical setup is improving across timeframes. — Katie Stockton, CNBC, 10 Aug. 2026 Its vibrant Liquid Retina display features True Tone technology for comfortable reading under any lighting, while the 12-megapixel Center Stage front camera keeps you in focus during online group study sessions. — Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 5 Aug. 2026 Sometimes journalists want to spruce up a news story with a compelling image, and PR pros can help supply images that are clear and in focus. — Nancy Marshall, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for in focus

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“In focus.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20focus. Accessed 21 Aug. 2026.

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