But most believe the move will cause investors to focus on the bank's underlying strengths, rather than on the third world debt situation.

His students said that he helped them develop confidence by focusing on their strengths and abilities.

The Vikings lost three consecutive games to end the regular season but put that behind them and focused on their strengths for the playoffs.

Continuing to focus on your strengths, they argue, at a certain point will create negative consequences.

Teachers should be able to focus on an individual student's strengths and weaknesses, rather than grouping students of varying abilities together.

Analysts said the decision focused the company's resouces on its traditional strengths in the consumer field.

The chef would do well to focus on his considerable strengths and refine the details.

"I've encouraged her to focus on Christine's strengths, and now they're doing very well together."

Will outsourcing free up your business to focus on its strengths?

"What we are doing is dropping some peripheral research coverage and focusing on our strengths."