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Recent Examples of focal point
From 2022 to 2025, Hill was the focal point of the Miami Dolphins’ offense, racking up two Pro Bowls, a pair of All-Pros and even the honor of top spot of the NFL Top 100, the first receiver to earn that.
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Miami Herald, 17 Feb. 2026
The Salvadoran national's case has become a focal point in the immigration debate after he was mistakenly deported from Maryland to his home country last year.
—CBS News, 17 Feb. 2026
Freshman Larkynn Johnson was the focal point for Lone Star, finishing with eight points, all coming in the first half.
—Ishmael Johnson, Dallas Morning News, 17 Feb. 2026
The singular focal point of the tasting is the quality of the wine.
—Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 17 Feb. 2026
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Miami Herald, 17 Feb. 2026
The Salvadoran national's case has become a focal point in the immigration debate after he was mistakenly deported from Maryland to his home country last year.
—CBS News, 17 Feb. 2026
Freshman Larkynn Johnson was the focal point for Lone Star, finishing with eight points, all coming in the first half.
—Ishmael Johnson, Dallas Morning News, 17 Feb. 2026
The singular focal point of the tasting is the quality of the wine.
—Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 17 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for focal point
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The Knicks were only without McBride, and Detroit was missing two key rotation pieces in centers Isaiah Stewart and Duren due to suspension.—
James L. Edwards III,
New York Times,
20 Feb. 2026
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In the footage and images released by the FBI, the suspect appears to have a gun holstered near the center of his waist – an unusual position – and is seen wearing a backpack with reflective straps.—
Chelsea Bailey,
CNN Money,
20 Feb. 2026
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And that's the same mindset state leaders will need to finally, fully eliminate our state income tax, which should now be their primary focus, and is ours.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
16 Feb. 2026
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Meatpackers have long been a focus of criticism for being too concentrated and have paid hundreds of millions to settle price fixing and antitrust lawsuits.—
Enda Curran,
Fortune,
15 Feb. 2026
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From the outside, the structure, which stands next to a large mirror, resembles a human heart.—
Precious Adesina,
CNN Money,
17 Feb. 2026
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At its heart is a walkable downtown anchored by Falls Park on the Reedy, where waterfalls, lush landscaping, and the Liberty Bridge create a postcard-worthy setting just steps from Main Street’s shops, restaurants, and galleries.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Feb. 2026
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“Focal point.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/focal%20point. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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