The biathlon requires great skill to combine the physical demands of skiing and the calm, focused attention needed for shooting at a target.

VOA: special.2010.02.10

"People are more focused on communicable diseases and not paying enough attention to the amount of disability there is from mental health conditions.

VOA: special.2010.10.04

We have not been as focused as we need to be on all the various steps that are needed in order to deal with Afghanistan."

VOA: special.2009.02.21

"People have been surprised to see this aspect of Paik's work focused on because they are used to seeing the big banks of televisions with a lot of dancing and twisting images.

VOA: special.2011.05.18

I loved the compassion. I think our society is so focused on being quick these days that we don't really take the time to show that compassion that she showed to him in the movie, and really take the time to really build and lift someone else up when you see potential."

VOA: special.2010.03.01

Al-Qaida has already said it's focused on public transport, according to this video featuring an al-Qaida spokesman, the American Adam Gadahn.

VOA: standard.2010.04.01

Volpp says incentive programs to help people stop smoking seem to work better than those focused on losing weight.

VOA: standard.2010.07.16

No one will be spared. Until now,nations have focused almost solely on ways to mitigate climate change by reducing greenhouse gases.

VOA: standard.2009.08.31

Still,Mr.Obama is focused on creating jobs, a central message on his Tuesday visit to the economically-devastated state of Michigan.

VOA: standard.2009.07.14

She says it will enter into thoughtful, focused dialogue with its partners and will be open to all viewpoints and perspectives.

VOA: standard.2009.09.14

The Security Council session focused on nuclear non-proliferation and disarmament, and the resolution urged action to prevent the spread of atomic weapons.

VOA: standard.2009.09.24

"I just got in the sled. I was focused. I knew the lines I had to drive.

VOA: standard.2010.02.28

"I think it made sense to do the stimulus, but it should have been smaller and better focused than the administration certainly did."

VOA: standard.2010.06.18

The mission focused on treating the most critically injured patients in order to free up Haitian hospitals for those with less severe injuries.

VOA: standard.2010.03.26