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Recent Examples of focal point
Over the last 15 years, Opus has become a focal point in Yaletown, Vancouver’s answer to New York City’s SoHo.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
This was a big pivot, as up to this moment the focal point had been Frank himself.
—Brianna Zigler, Entertainment Weekly, 2 June 2026
The post came amid escalating tensions surrounding demonstrations at Delaney Hall, a federal immigration detention facility in Newark that has become the focal point of protests by immigration advocates, local officials, and community activists.
—Kiara Moore, The Washington Examiner, 1 June 2026
The publication was able to access the former couple's prenup, which was a focal point of the book.
—Emily Trainham, FOXNews.com, 30 May 2026
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
This was a big pivot, as up to this moment the focal point had been Frank himself.
—Brianna Zigler, Entertainment Weekly, 2 June 2026
The post came amid escalating tensions surrounding demonstrations at Delaney Hall, a federal immigration detention facility in Newark that has become the focal point of protests by immigration advocates, local officials, and community activists.
—Kiara Moore, The Washington Examiner, 1 June 2026
The publication was able to access the former couple's prenup, which was a focal point of the book.
—Emily Trainham, FOXNews.com, 30 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for focal point
Recent Examples of Synonyms for focal point
Noun
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At the center of the case was Gavin Arvizo, a then-15-year-old cancer survivor from Los Angeles.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
5 June 2026
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An employee has died at the United States Postal Service's metro Atlanta distribution center, officials have confirmed with CBS News Atlanta.—
Dan Raby,
CBS News,
5 June 2026
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Eco effort Eco efforts are an obvious focus for much of the Maldives and one that Vommuli’s general manager Vincent Pauchon has big plans for.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 June 2026
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Alexandra Koch is a Fox News Digital journalist who covers breaking news, with a focus on high-impact events that shape national conversation.—
Alexandra Koch , Bonny Chu,
FOXNews.com,
1 June 2026
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For families The hotel has a kids club with supervised activities so that parents can dine, have spa treatments or shop to their hearts’ content.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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Our hearts go out to Joe's family, friends and the generations of neighbors who loved him.—
Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
2 June 2026
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“Focal point.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/focal%20point. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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