focal point

noun

Examples of focal point in a Sentence

This port was the focal point of trade two centuries ago.
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Burrows was an ally and top lieutenant for Phelan, R-Beaumont, who was the focal point of a conservative insurrection that's center of gravity was actually outside of the House itself. John C. Moritz, Austin American-Statesman, 7 Dec. 2024 If a large number of patients are unhappy about long wait times, for example, this should be a focal point for improvement. Lauren Parr, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024 The integrity of its elections has become a focal point for concerns over digital interference in democratic processes. Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 3 Dec. 2024 Facundo Torres is the focal point and has scored twice in four postseason matches. Kyle Foley, Orlando Sentinel, 29 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for focal point 

Word History

First Known Use

1692, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of focal point was in 1692

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“Focal point.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/focal%20point. Accessed 23 Dec. 2024.

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