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focal

[foh-kuhl] / ˈfoʊ kəl /
ADJECTIVE
pertaining to a focus
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“The focal point of the space is this sort of epic woodland fantasy,” Marston says.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 20, 2026

Several other government buildings have been badly damaged in the demonstrations, including the education ministry, which remains a focal point of the demonstrations.

From Barron's ● Oct. 19, 2026

They found that excessive fibronectin interferes with communication between cells by activating abnormal signals through integrins, proteins that help cells sense and respond to their surroundings, and an enzyme known as focal adhesion kinase.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 19, 2026

Multiple fireplaces serve as focal points within the living spaces, while French doors and windows help connect the interiors to the expansive grounds surrounding the home.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 12, 2026

I picked a corner of the ceiling where a spider had spun a web as my focal point.

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


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