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having significant or central importance
- The focal event of the conference was the keynote speech by the renowned expert.
- The focal issue in the debate was the environmental impact of the proposed project.
- The focal concern for the team was meeting the project deadline.
- The focal element of the presentation was the compelling data visualization that illustrated the key findings.
- The focal objective of the marketing campaign was to increase brand awareness among millennials.
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(of a disease or medical condition) affecting a specific, localized area or site in the body
- The focal infection was affecting the patient's right lung.
- The focal tumor was affecting the liver, but not spreading.
- A focal seizure affects only one part of the brain.
- The focal symptoms of the disease were concentrated around the chest area.
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