: 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 especially true of focal seizures, which originate in only one part of your brain.
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Laura Dorwart, Verywell Health, 13 Aug. 2024
Kelly, 60, represents a border state and is a bit of a hawk on immigration and border security, which could deflect one of the Trump campaign's focal attack points against Harris.
—Sarah D. Wire, USA TODAY, 4 Aug. 2024
When building a larger container that fits six plants, try using one strong focal plant, two wispy textured plants, and three of the same trailing plants for cohesive flow and interest.
—Kristin Guy, Sunset Magazine, 8 Aug. 2024
If these spaces existed more freely throughout the nightlife scene, perhaps the women’s toilets wouldn’t be such a focal stopping place.
—Tanyel Mustafa, refinery29.com, 24 June 2024
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Laura Dorwart, Verywell Health, 13 Aug. 2024
Kelly, 60, represents a border state and is a bit of a hawk on immigration and border security, which could deflect one of the Trump campaign's focal attack points against Harris.
—Sarah D. Wire, USA TODAY, 4 Aug. 2024
When building a larger container that fits six plants, try using one strong focal plant, two wispy textured plants, and three of the same trailing plants for cohesive flow and interest.
—Kristin Guy, Sunset Magazine, 8 Aug. 2024
If these spaces existed more freely throughout the nightlife scene, perhaps the women’s toilets wouldn’t be such a focal stopping place.
—Tanyel Mustafa, refinery29.com, 24 June 2024
See all Example Sentences for focal
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“Focal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/focal. Accessed 19 Sep. 2024.
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