focal

Example Sentences

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"Several castles have been saved by clan associations, and we are also seeing communities buying their local castle and running projects to save them as focal points for community life," she said.

From BBC • Mar. 28, 2026

AFP journalists saw one of the biggest rallies in the capital in years converge on Plaza de Mayo, the city's traditional focal point and home to the Casa Rosada presidential complex.

From Barron's • Mar. 24, 2026

The negotiations remain a focal point for policymakers and economists, setting the benchmark for nonunionized smaller businesses, which employ the vast majority of Japan’s workforce.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 23, 2026

Miami tried to impose its game plan early, with several attacks down the right side of the field, and focused on making Messi the focal point of its attack.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 22, 2026

The hall had become the school’s focal point.

From "The Chocolate War" by Robert Cormier