The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
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The exterior’s focal points are the recessed areas—coves, in the jargon of early Corvettes—aft the front wheel arches, set off with J-shaped accents that reach across the doors’ shutline.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 30, 2026
A winter storm that led to thousands of flight cancellations, as well as the partial government shutdown, which led to long lines at airports, could also be focal points for Delta’s call.
From MarketWatch ● Apr. 5, 2026
One of the focal points in Freeside is the Atomic Wrangler, a multi-story casino and bar with lodging that was featured in “Fallout: New Vegas.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 14, 2026
From a practical standpoint, the findings could prove useful in avoiding important areas during surgeries to remove tumors or epilepsy focal points, or in placing neurostimulators designed to stop seizures.
From Science Daily ● Dec. 3, 2024
From these initial focal points, agriculture spread far and wide.
From "Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind" by Yuval Noah Harari
