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focused

/ˈfoʊ.kəst/ adjective B1
  1. Directing all one's efforts towards achieving a particular goal.
  2. Dealing with some narrowly defined aspects of a broader phenomenon.
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Despite this unfair treatment, Jackie stayed calm and focused.
Jackie Robinson: A Baseball Hero, p. 1 · B1
People spent less time in useless meetings and focused better on their main tasks.
The Four-Day Workweek, p. 1 · B2
Ultimately, a quieter city leads to healthier, happier, and much more focused residents.
Too Loud to Think, p. 1 · B2
They were entirely focused on their own practice, which taught me that our paralyzing fear of public judgment is largely imagined.
Embracing the Ice: The Unexpected Joy of Being a Beginner, p. 1 · C1

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