Examples of focal point in a Sentence
This port was the focal point of trade two centuries ago.
Recent Examples on the Web
Coming after two years of intense warfare, the challenge of building a just system for military enlistment has turned into a focal point for larger debates about Ukraine’s democratic foundations and the future of the war.
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Nataliya Gumenyuk, Foreign Affairs, 19 Apr. 2024
Among the focal points is Hayne Street’s 38-foot bar, which was handcrafted by Mint Hill woodworker Tim Lezette.
—Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 18 Apr. 2024
Except this time, Mr. P is the focal point of the clogs, with elements of his design appearing on each of the four mix-and-match colors.
—Amaris Encinas, USA TODAY, 16 Apr. 2024
There’s a luxe feel to every corner, from the plush linens to the striped wallpaper and toile window treatments, but nothing overshadows the property’s main focal point: the views.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 11 Apr. 2024
Make no mistake: Much of the fault for that shortfall belongs to unserious politicians of both parties who have chosen El Paso as a focal point of the immigration debate.
—Andrea Adkins-Hutchins, Fortune, 10 Apr. 2024
Try it in subtle and understated ways, using the decor as an accent rather than the focal point.
—Cori Sears, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Apr. 2024
The Best Times to Visit Acadia National Park for Good Weather and Affordable Rates
Greenville
About a 90-minute scenic drive from Bangor International Airport, Moosehead Lake — which also happens to be the largest lake in Maine — is Greenville's focal point.
—Erinne Magee, Travel + Leisure, 11 Apr. 2024
According to English Heritage, a henge’s key feature is a bank structure that rings an interior ditch, making the central area the henge’s focal point.
—Isaac Schultz / Gizmodo, Quartz, 8 Apr. 2024
Nataliya Gumenyuk, Foreign Affairs, 19 Apr. 2024
Among the focal points is Hayne Street’s 38-foot bar, which was handcrafted by Mint Hill woodworker Tim Lezette.
—Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 18 Apr. 2024
Except this time, Mr. P is the focal point of the clogs, with elements of his design appearing on each of the four mix-and-match colors.
—Amaris Encinas, USA TODAY, 16 Apr. 2024
There’s a luxe feel to every corner, from the plush linens to the striped wallpaper and toile window treatments, but nothing overshadows the property’s main focal point: the views.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 11 Apr. 2024
Make no mistake: Much of the fault for that shortfall belongs to unserious politicians of both parties who have chosen El Paso as a focal point of the immigration debate.
—Andrea Adkins-Hutchins, Fortune, 10 Apr. 2024
Try it in subtle and understated ways, using the decor as an accent rather than the focal point.
—Cori Sears, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Apr. 2024
The Best Times to Visit Acadia National Park for Good Weather and Affordable Rates
Greenville
About a 90-minute scenic drive from Bangor International Airport, Moosehead Lake — which also happens to be the largest lake in Maine — is Greenville's focal point.
—Erinne Magee, Travel + Leisure, 11 Apr. 2024
According to English Heritage, a henge’s key feature is a bank structure that rings an interior ditch, making the central area the henge’s focal point.
—Isaac Schultz / Gizmodo, Quartz, 8 Apr. 2024
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“Focal point.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/focal%20point. Accessed 28 Apr. 2024.
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