This port was the focal point of trade two centuries ago.
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The rising cost of child care has become a focal point for lawmakers and policymakers amid public concerns about affordability, while some leaders are taking action.—Mary Cunningham, CBS News, 22 Jan. 2026 Contracts, loan agreements, and other financial entanglements could be the focal point of such discussions.—Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 22 Jan. 2026 Toney will once again be a focal point for Miami’s offense moving forward.—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 22 Jan. 2026 Bay windows are often chosen as focal points, but are among the more expensive window styles to install.—Roxanne Downer, USA Today, 22 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for focal point