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Recent Examples of focal point
Edison equipment is also a focal point of the investigation into what started the Hurst fire that has burned about 800 acres near Sylmar and was 95% contained as of Monday evening.
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Ryan Fonseca, Los Angeles Times, 14 Jan. 2025
Sage Green Bedroom Accent Wall Create a natural focal point with a sage green bedroom accent wall.
—Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Jan. 2025
The firehouse’s original staircase, which will have a glass railing, will be a focal point of the lobby.
—Kate Marijolovic, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Jan. 2025
In an era defined by unprecedented disruptions, from global pandemics to geopolitical tensions, supply chains have become a focal point of strategic recalibration.
—Morten Johansen, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
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Ryan Fonseca, Los Angeles Times, 14 Jan. 2025
Sage Green Bedroom Accent Wall Create a natural focal point with a sage green bedroom accent wall.
—Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Jan. 2025
The firehouse’s original staircase, which will have a glass railing, will be a focal point of the lobby.
—Kate Marijolovic, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Jan. 2025
In an era defined by unprecedented disruptions, from global pandemics to geopolitical tensions, supply chains have become a focal point of strategic recalibration.
—Morten Johansen, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for focal point
Noun
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If Ukraine develops its own air defense system, this would ease Kyiv's independence on the likes of the U.S. for the protection of its population centers and vital infrastructure.—
Justin Gest,
Newsweek,
20 Jan. 2025
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The National Center for Education Statistics has tracked a recent drop in U.S. children’s reading abilities, yet that mostly coincides with the pandemic, and scores are still as good as or better than when the center started measuring, in 1971.—
Daniel Immerwahr,
The New Yorker,
20 Jan. 2025
Noun
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On today’s episode Coral Davenport, a reporter covering energy and environmental policy, with a focus on climate change, for The New York Times.—
Pat McCusker,
New York Times,
23 Jan. 2025
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Rubio has already said addressing irregular immigration will be a central focus of the State Department during the second Trump administration.—
Shannon K. Kingston,
ABC News,
23 Jan. 2025
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Eating more potassium-rich foods can help prevent high blood pressure and heart disease.29 12.—
Merve Ceylan,
Health,
29 Jan. 2025
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Lil Petey has an honest heart and carries the untainted perspective of a pure, impressionable small child.—
Lynnette Nicholas,
Parents,
29 Jan. 2025
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“Focal point.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/focal%20point. Accessed 1 Feb. 2025.
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