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focal

[foh-kuhl] / ˈfoʊ kəl /
ADJECTIVE
pertaining to a focus
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Third, the summit made it clear that Ukraine remains a focal point for all allies.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 9, 2026

So, yeah, we use that as a focal point.”

From Salon • Jun. 25, 2026

We move up towards the two streets of terraced houses which have become the focal point of the disorder.

From BBC • Jun. 12, 2026

The annual recurring revenue was the focal point for Wall Street.

From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026

He said he needed a focal point to get the church geared up.

From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver




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