focal
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She earned another All-Star selection while serving as the focal point of the Sparks’ offense.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 2, 2026
Ceuta, on Morocco's northern coast, is separated from mainland Spain by the Strait of Gibraltar and has long been a focal point for migrants attempting to reach Europe.
From BBC ● Jul. 30, 2026
"I've always spoken about being flexible. Nathan Lowe brings a focal point and the front three were all very good tonight."
From BBC ● Jul. 30, 2026
The tough-guy tears betrayed how much it hurt Donald to let go, how much he was going to miss playing the violent, taxing game that has been the focal point of his life.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 26, 2026
Nevertheless, the Burr-Hamilton duel helped turn the tide against the practice of dueling by providing a focal point for its critics and serving as a dramatic object lesson of its self-destructive character.
From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis
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