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Examples of focal point in a Sentence
This port was the focal point of trade two centuries ago.
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Pink flowering trees create a focal point in the garden, offering outstanding color and eye-catching blooms.
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Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 26 Jan. 2025
Gender identity and policies surrounding it was a major focal point for Republicans during the campaign cycle.
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Kristen Waggoner, Newsweek, 22 Jan. 2025
York Minster Since the 7th century, York Minster has been the focal point for Christianity in Northern England.
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Jessica MacDonald, Travel + Leisure, 20 Jan. 2025
Geopolitical risks, economic volatility, and technological disruption loom large, but a handful of trends are already emerging as critical focal points that will keep CEOs on their toes.
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Alexander Puutio, Forbes, 19 Jan. 2025
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First Known Use
1692, in the meaning defined at sense 1
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“Focal point.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/focal%20point. Accessed 10 Feb. 2025.
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