Word: focal
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Every year, the vigil is the focal point of Take Back the Night week, an annual series of events designed to raise awareness of sexual assault on campus...
...focal point of the discussion was whether the military’s attempts to minimize civilian casualties have been sufficient...
...fields near the northern city of Kirkuk. But the fate of the city remains one of the most important questions shaping the outcome of the war - and the peace. The U.S. has been advised to take control of the city as soon as possible because Kirkuk may be the focal point of post-war conflict between Turkey and the Kurds of northern Iraq. Thousands of Kurdish fighters whose families were driven out of the city by Saddam's ethnic cleansing campaign over the past decade have vowed to return and claim their property. But Turkey sees Kurdish control of Kirkuk...
Although LeNeveu is the focal point, the No. 2 Big Red is known for its team defense...
...began this annual tradition last year, conducting a semi-formal affair in his spacious Eliot suite, complete with television stream of the Derby, mint julep and one Kentuckian. The Derby was “the focal point” of the party, but the sweet bourbon drink was vital for the affair’s authenticity. It is the official drink of the Kentucky Derby and, adds Pacelli with aplomb, “all Kentucky Colonels.” Pacelli himself appeared at the party in full uniform...