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This port was the focal point of trade two centuries ago.
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Small businesses are a new focal point of Democrats’ and Republicans’ messaging series on the consequences of the government shutdown, as both parties seek to apply pressure on the other to reopen the federal government and avoid any more program and funding lapses.
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Rachel Schilke, The Washington Examiner, 28 Oct. 2025
The Chiefs turned Rice into the focal point, and turned back the clock on their production.
—Kansas City Star, 28 Oct. 2025
October 27, 2025 With James out to start the year, Doncic took on a heavy offensive load, becoming a high-usage focal point for the Lakers.
—Nelson Espinal, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Oct. 2025
Stress on the homefront is the focal point of West End Girl, Allen’s first record since 2018’s Mercury Prize-nominated No Shame.
—Maura Johnston, Rolling Stone, 27 Oct. 2025
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Rachel Schilke, The Washington Examiner, 28 Oct. 2025
The Chiefs turned Rice into the focal point, and turned back the clock on their production.
—Kansas City Star, 28 Oct. 2025
October 27, 2025 With James out to start the year, Doncic took on a heavy offensive load, becoming a high-usage focal point for the Lakers.
—Nelson Espinal, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Oct. 2025
Stress on the homefront is the focal point of West End Girl, Allen’s first record since 2018’s Mercury Prize-nominated No Shame.
—Maura Johnston, Rolling Stone, 27 Oct. 2025
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“Focal point.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/focal%20point. Accessed 2 Nov. 2025.
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