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This port was the focal point of trade two centuries ago.
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Because millions were depending on it, SNAP became a focal point of the 43-day government shutdown last year.
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Bart Jansen, USA Today, 19 June 2026
Across Europe and North America, mixed martial arts has become a focal point for segments of the contemporary far right.
—Scott Atran, The Conversation, 17 June 2026
Beautiful design and high-quality materials, this gender-neutral rug quickly creates a focal point in any baby room.
—Briana Feigon, Architectural Digest, 17 June 2026
The unveiling will take place during Cramerton’s community-wide celebration, where the bridge over the South Fork River will be illuminated to mark the nation’s 250th anniversary — creating a vibrant focal point in the heart of the town.
—Charlotte Observer, 16 June 2026
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Bart Jansen, USA Today, 19 June 2026
Across Europe and North America, mixed martial arts has become a focal point for segments of the contemporary far right.
—Scott Atran, The Conversation, 17 June 2026
Beautiful design and high-quality materials, this gender-neutral rug quickly creates a focal point in any baby room.
—Briana Feigon, Architectural Digest, 17 June 2026
The unveiling will take place during Cramerton’s community-wide celebration, where the bridge over the South Fork River will be illuminated to mark the nation’s 250th anniversary — creating a vibrant focal point in the heart of the town.
—Charlotte Observer, 16 June 2026
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“Focal point.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/focal%20point. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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