This port was the focal point of trade two centuries ago.
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Still, the exact status of the Strait of Hormuz is expected to remain a focal point in negotiations.—Dylan Butts, CNBC, 10 Apr. 2026 The focal point of the convention, which begins Friday morning in San Diego, will be the party’s potential endorsement for governor.—Mathew Miranda, Sacbee.com, 10 Apr. 2026 In the Carolinas’ room, the focal point is the museum’s decades-old diorama upgraded with the virtual experience.—Charlotte Observer, 9 Apr. 2026 And the Main Fountain garden, its focal point a massive European-style garden, hosts water and light shows during the warmer months.—Jenny Hughes, The Spruce, 9 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for focal point