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focal

[foh-kuhl] / ˈfoʊ kəl /
ADJECTIVE
pertaining to a focus
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Example Sentences

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The prospect of a SpaceX IPO has become a key focal point for markets, and any delay tied to deteriorating conditions could carry broader implications.

From Barron's • Mar. 31, 2026

The key question is how much this has damaged the Gulf's reputation as a focal point for global aviation – and whether its model has suffered lasting damage.

From BBC • Mar. 25, 2026

Bigger parking decks are often a focal point of the action, they said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 25, 2026

Long a community focal point, the five-acre park is set to undergo a redesign thanks to a $5-million donation from the Walt Disney Co., and a $5.5-million outlay from California State Parks.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 4, 2026

I was too sleepy to find a distant focal point.

From "Three Little Words: A Memoir" by Ashley Rhodes-Courter