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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
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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 22 Dec. 2024.
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