How to Use focal point in a Sentence

focal point

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  • This port was the focal point of trade two centuries ago.
  • Open fires and grills are the focal point of Moore’s huge sand-floored kitchen.
    — Maria Shollenbarger, Travel + Leisure, 1 July 2023
  • The brief was to establish a one-of-a-kind focal point at the center of the yacht.
    — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 9 Nov. 2023
  • The space’s focal point nods to the weeping tree that brings shade to warm cities in the American South.
    — Lyndsay C. Green, Detroit Free Press, 6 Apr. 2023
  • This is not the first time Consuelos' physique has been a focal point on Live.
    — Joey Nolfi, EW.com, 2 Feb. 2024
  • Wages have been a focal point in the Fed’s fight against inflation.
    — Laura L. Davis, USA TODAY, 22 Aug. 2023
  • The focal point of the trial, says Warren, should instead be the harm done to customers of FTX.
    — Joel Khalili, WIRED, 6 Oct. 2023
  • In the weeks following the earthquake, Mersin — the city where Williams plays — became a focal point for refugees.
    — Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 23 Mar. 2023
  • Jane Doe #1 will likely be the focal point of their appeal.
    — Elizabeth Wagmeister, Variety, 23 Feb. 2023
  • The senior who finished with a game-high 24 points took his turn being the focal point of the offense.
    — Timothy Dashiell, Baltimore Sun, 10 Feb. 2024
  • The pastor went on to raise Holly as his own, with church being a focal point of her life.
    — Cristina Corbin, ABC News, 3 Nov. 2023
  • The ofrendas serve as a focal point for the spirits to be welcomed and remembered.
    — The Arizona Republic, 7 Sep. 2023
  • The quiet Black River is a focal point of this segment.
    — John Pana, cleveland, 5 Sep. 2023
  • Wine here is as much a focal point as Smith’s culinary program.
    — Detroit Free Press, 6 Mar. 2024
  • The bag, in its bright hues, is the focal point of Rihanna's campaign images.
    — Alyssa Bailey, ELLE, 26 June 2023
  • The floor can easily be the focal point in a small kitchen where wall space may be limited.
    — Sharon Greenthal, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Dec. 2023
  • There was no belt, no ornate jewelry: the necktie was the focal point.
    — Christian Allaire, Vogue, 26 Feb. 2023
  • While the design feels big and bold, the colors are subdued, ensuring the women are the focal point in any room.
    — Sharon Greenthal, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Mar. 2024
  • From there, Phillips elongated Jenner’s eyes, which were the focal point of the night’s beauty look.
    — Margaux Anbouba, Vogue, 4 Dec. 2023
  • Dressing up one focal point in the room can have more impact that lots of distractions here and there.
    — Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 2 Oct. 2023
  • For his team, the focal point was engineering with air.
    — Beth Lipoff, Kansas City Star, 2 Feb. 2024
  • The focal point is always going to be the bar and the girls, but honestly this is my favorite-looking of our bars.
    — Jay Betsill, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 Jan. 2024
  • The talks have haltingly progressed all week, and how the contract will tackle AI has been a focal point.
    — Pamela McClintock, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Nov. 2023
  • More often, Thompson was the focal point of Golden State’s unit.
    — Danny Emerman, The Mercury News, 27 Mar. 2024
  • Richardson is expected to be the focal point of that running game.
    — The Indianapolis Star, 4 Sep. 2023
  • The parade is the focal point of one of the city’s largest annual celebrations.
    — Danny McDonald, BostonGlobe.com, 13 Mar. 2023
  • So not only instill the focal point of the team, but to create turnovers, play fast, physical.
    — Matt Stahl | Mstahl@al.com, al, 4 Aug. 2023
  • Steel and glass beads accent this handcrafted snowflake, setting it apart as the sparkling focal point of your tree.
    — Casey Clark, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 Oct. 2023
  • The fallout amongst the family has been a focal point in Sister Wives' 18th season.
    — Dory Jackson, Peoplemag, 4 Sep. 2023
  • Given that the canvas for your wrist is just 38 to 42 mm, a focal point on a painting must be chosen to fit within the dial.
    — Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 19 Mar. 2024

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