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Rule "focus in (focus on)"

This is one of many errors that LanguageTool can detect.

Description: focus in (focus on)
Message: In this context, 'focus' is usually used with the preposition <suggestion>on</suggestion>.
Category: Redundant Phrases (ID: REDUNDANCY)
Incorrect sentences
that this rule can detect:
  • Please, focus in the tip of the finger.
    Correction suggestion: on
  • They are really focussed in a specific target audience.
    Correction suggestion: on
Correct sentences
for comparison:
  • ...during the interview he showed a focus in a number of topics...
  • We're going to shift focus in the south on the solar sector.
  • This has to be your focus in general.
  • We have to focus in 2022 if we want a bigger market share.
  • Eyre focused in particular on the Radical Reformation.
ID: FOCUS_IN [1]
Version: 6.6-SNAPSHOT (2024-11-24 22:33:09 +0100)