foci

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One of its foci is the centre of the earth.

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  • At most, some shallow seismic foci will be activated. —  FIASCO - Stanislaw Lem
  • Dr. Emslies research foci are in the areas of conducting efficacy and effectiveness trials with medications and psychotherapy for children and adolescents with depression, anxiety disorders, and attention-deficit disorder. —  SEROXAT SUFFERERS - STAND UP AND BE COUNTED
  • He cites parallels in Mao's and Mayawati's incessant search of strategic partners; in their criticisms - when Mao allied with rich peasants and a section of landlords and when Mayawati joined hands with the BJP; and also in their foci, as Mao never lost sight of the poor peasants, Mayawati her poor Dalits. —  Kafila
  • The primary foci will be InfoSec and Hardware Hacking, but we also want to hear about other cool hacking projects you might be working on. —  MAKE Magazine
  • Ultimately, both full-time and adjunct faculty will be invited to participate in the program which has two foci: faculty development and curriculum development.
 

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