: of, relating to, being, or having a focus
Examples of focal in a Sentence
a focal figure in the movement
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This is why a focal part of Dubai’s sustainability drive involves collaborations with domestic and international organizations to safeguard and promote marine biodiversity.
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Dubai Tourism Contributor, Forbes, 22 Oct. 2024
Surgical removal or reduction of the lesions may be possible in visible focal adenomyosis.
—Jess Sims, Health, 26 Sep. 2024
Then, when Okwara moved into his new home and began collaborating with Jonsson, neither was sure of what to place atop the focal mantelpiece.
—Nick Mafi, Architectural Digest, 23 Sep. 2024
Why do execs detest flexible work? Hybrid work can be a successful boost to productivity if managed well, said Bock, pointing to early studies, work from companies like Atlassian that host community events, and the success of employers implementing focal days.
—Chloe Berger, Fortune, 19 Sep. 2024
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Dubai Tourism Contributor, Forbes, 22 Oct. 2024
Surgical removal or reduction of the lesions may be possible in visible focal adenomyosis.
—Jess Sims, Health, 26 Sep. 2024
Then, when Okwara moved into his new home and began collaborating with Jonsson, neither was sure of what to place atop the focal mantelpiece.
—Nick Mafi, Architectural Digest, 23 Sep. 2024
Why do execs detest flexible work? Hybrid work can be a successful boost to productivity if managed well, said Bock, pointing to early studies, work from companies like Atlassian that host community events, and the success of employers implementing focal days.
—Chloe Berger, Fortune, 19 Sep. 2024
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“Focal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/focal. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.
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