New teaching methods encourage children to think for themselves.

Automated telephone answering service is one method being used to cut business costs.

The precise recipe is a closely guarded secret.

Years of doing this research had made her very precise in her working methods.

There was a good turnout for the meeting – twelve of us, to be precise.

She had a vague feeling that something had gone terribly wrong.

I have only a vague memory of the house where I lived as a child. 

We turned over relevant documents to the investigating team.

You need financial security in order to attain emotional well-being. 

We expect the opportunity cost hypothesis to be most relevant for members of the traditional conservative parties, who have stronger ties to the business community.

 

She achieved her objective of qualifying for the US Olympic team.

I am hopeful that we can achieve peace eventually, but it is not going to be easy.

She's a little vague about her plans for next year. 

focal point the main object or interest, or the attention given something: 

The focus of attention has shifted from the economy to improving the public schools.

State officials urge continued focus on mosquito control. 

You need financial security in order to attain emotional well-being

Doctors evaluate the patient’s condition.

[ + question word ] Have they evaluated what their next step is?

[ I ] Tonight’s program focuses on homelessness.

New teaching methods encourage children to think for themselves.

Automated telephone answering service is one method being used to cut business costs.

long-term objectives

His main objective this semester is to improve his grades.

The precise recipe is a closely guarded secret.

Years of doing this research had made her very precise in her working methods.

There was a good turnout for the meeting – twelve of us, to be precise.

We turned over relevant documents to the investigating team.

I am hopeful that we can achieve peace eventually, but it is not going to be easy.