Sentence examples for focussed on determining from inspiring English sources

Geologists are intensely focussed on determining whether it will be possible to pinpoint the start of the Anthropocene — the informally recognized epoch, first conceived of by chemist Paul Crutzen, in which humans have altered the earth's ecosystems.

By Amy Connors September 8, 2014 "Wilderness of Mirrors, Idaho," 2014 Geologists are intensely focussed on determining whether it will be possible to pinpoint the start of the Anthropocene — the informally recognized epoch, first conceived of by chemist Paul Crutzen, in which humans have altered the earth's ecosystems.

Whilst concern about nursing student retention remains a key priority of governments and educators, much research is focussed on determining the causes and experiences of withdrawal.

Analysis focussed on determining changes in foot placement distance before the kerb-edge, clearance over it, and in kinematic measures of the step down.

Analysis focussed on determining changes in kinematic variables that we and others have previously found important in crossing obstacles and descending steps [2] [5], [7] [10].

Consequently in recent years, a great deal of attention has focussed on determining the factors and interactions resulting in fibrilization and finding common rules that govern the assembly.

The agents are focused on determining who retrieved Ms. Booker's records and under what circumstances.

Horvitz's research focused on determining if a specific genetic program controls cell death.

The ATK team was not focused on determining just how fragile the flares were, Mr. Dye said.

The investigation is focused on determining who leaked the identity last summer of Mr. Wilson's wife, a C.I.A. officer, Valerie Plame.

The analysis focuses on determining whether the stumble is fatal or just a temporary setback, Mr. English said.