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This port was the focal point of trade two centuries ago.
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Once more, Becerra was the focal point of attacks, befitting his newfound status as the candidate to beat.
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Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 15 May 2026
The speech is the focal point of a day of ceremony and tradition that has been followed since 1852, with elements of the program dating to the 16th century.
—Pan Pylas, Fortune, 13 May 2026
These dynamics underscore Santiago’s role not only as Chile’s economic hub but also as a focal point for social and political change.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 13 May 2026
The Russian Pavilion, already a focal point for pro-Ukrainian protests at the Venice Biennale, has drawn fresh controversy after an Instagram post accusing the anti-Putin band and art collective, Pussy Riot, of censorship.
—Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 12 May 2026
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Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 15 May 2026
The speech is the focal point of a day of ceremony and tradition that has been followed since 1852, with elements of the program dating to the 16th century.
—Pan Pylas, Fortune, 13 May 2026
These dynamics underscore Santiago’s role not only as Chile’s economic hub but also as a focal point for social and political change.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 13 May 2026
The Russian Pavilion, already a focal point for pro-Ukrainian protests at the Venice Biennale, has drawn fresh controversy after an Instagram post accusing the anti-Putin band and art collective, Pussy Riot, of censorship.
—Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 12 May 2026
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“Focal point.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/focal%20point. Accessed 16 May. 2026.
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