focal
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That’s rightly going to be the focal point of Talarico’s campaign.
From Slate • May 30, 2026
In the Political Thinking interview, Streeting was also asked about his position on Brexit, which was a focal point of a speech he gave last weekend.
From BBC • May 21, 2026
The white peak of the Chimborazo rhymes with the white of a waterfall in the foreground, which serves as the focal point of the composition.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 1, 2026
As you continue into the lounge, the focal point is the stage, which is adorned with zebra-printed carpet and dramatic, red velvet curtains.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 23, 2026
On the eve of World War II, Hampton was one of the leading Negro colleges in the country and the focal point of the black community’s participation in the conflict.
From "Hidden Figures" by Margot Lee Shetterly
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