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Recent Examples of focal point
The rescue was the focal point of a busy day on Mount Everest.
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Ben Ayers, Outside Online, 14 May 2025
Iran’s nuclear program remains a focal point of regional security concerns.
—Guney Yildiz, Forbes.com, 13 May 2025
The longtime focal point of cinema has lost a lot of opportunities to the rest of the world: There are other major American hubs, including in Georgia and New Mexico, but plenty more in regions such as Europe and Australia, where tax incentives are plentiful and labor is often far cheaper.
—David Sims, The Atlantic, 17 May 2025
Rantanen’s arrival March 8 gave the Stars another huge asset and gave their opponents another focal point.
—Mark Lazerus, New York Times, 17 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for focal point
Ben Ayers, Outside Online, 14 May 2025
Iran’s nuclear program remains a focal point of regional security concerns.
—Guney Yildiz, Forbes.com, 13 May 2025
The longtime focal point of cinema has lost a lot of opportunities to the rest of the world: There are other major American hubs, including in Georgia and New Mexico, but plenty more in regions such as Europe and Australia, where tax incentives are plentiful and labor is often far cheaper.
—David Sims, The Atlantic, 17 May 2025
Rantanen’s arrival March 8 gave the Stars another huge asset and gave their opponents another focal point.
—Mark Lazerus, New York Times, 17 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for focal point
Recent Examples of Synonyms for focal point
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While most campaigns historically focused on physical infrastructure, many now include less visible priorities: legal clinics, policy centers, and public interest litigation units.—
Michelle Mbekeani,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2025
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The spacious floor plan has a living room that’ll comfortably fit a couch, coffee table, entertainment center, and even a dining table for hosting.—
Toni Sutton,
People.com,
1 June 2025
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If using a regular camera, NASA suggests using a wide-angle lens, an aperture or F-stop of four or less and a focus set to the furthest possible setting.—
Ty Roush,
Forbes.com,
4 June 2025
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Expert Insight Jo Hayes, an etiquette specialist with a background in speech-language pathology and a focus on social-language trends, told Newsweek that Tonne is tapping into a real shift.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 June 2025
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The festival’s heart lies in the Cour d’honneur of the Palais des Papes, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and its original stage.—
Lee Sharrock,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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Potential symptoms include insomnia, muscle cramps, constipation, nausea and vomiting, fatigue, weakness, numbness, tingling, personality changes and heart arrhythmias, experts say.—
Amy McGorry,
FOXNews.com,
9 June 2025
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“Focal point.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/focal%20point. Accessed 13 Jun. 2025.
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