focal point
nounDefinition of focal point
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: focus sense 4a
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: focus sense 1a
Examples of focal point in a Sentence
This port was the focal point of trade two centuries ago.
Recent Examples on the Web
Peters quickly became a focal point for Michigan fans as the first recruit to commit to coach Jim Harbaugh. — Shannon Ryan, chicagotribune.com, "Brandon Peters’ 1st 3 college seasons were a roller coaster. Now he’s out to prove himself as Illinois’ starting QB: ‘It gives you a fire inside.’," 29 Aug. 2019 The march in Hong Kong’s New Territories started near the Kwai Fong train station, which has become a focal point for protesters after police used tear gas there earlier this month. — Kin Cheung, The Denver Post, "Hong Kong police draw guns, arrest 36 in latest protest," 25 Aug. 2019 The march in Hong Kong's New Territories started near the Kwai Fong train station, which has become a focal point for protesters after police used tear gas there earlier this month. — NBC News, "Hong Kong police use water cannon on protesters as pro-democracy fight continues," 25 Aug. 2019 Like clockwork, mental illness has become the focal point for blame following America’s 255th mass shooting this year. — Lily Jackson | [email protected], al, "‘We are not violent': Those struggling with mental illness fight stigma, blame," 5 Aug. 2019 On a tour for media Thursday of the Border Patrol station in Clint that was a focal point for the debate over child detention after advocates described poor care and overcrowding, just over a dozen unaccompanied children were being held in cells. — Alicia A. Caldwell, WSJ, "Federal Agencies Trade Blame Over Detention of Migrant Children," 12 July 2019 The bill has become a focal point for anxieties about Hong Kong’s eroding autonomy, especially among young residents who will live longest with the consequences. — The Christian Science Monitor, "To clear the air, go underground," 13 June 2019 The case has become a focal point for many youth activists, and the courtroom in Portland was packed. — CBS News, "Does climate change violate children's right to life, liberty and property? A U.S. court may decide," 5 June 2019 Since then, gun shows like Crossroads have become a focal point for gun safety advocates and protesters, who frequently show up at association board meetings and outside the gun show. — Charles T. Clark, San Diego Union-Tribune, "Assembly passes Gloria bill to end gun shows at Del Mar Fairgrounds," 26 Apr. 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'focal point.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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