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supermarket tabloids that emphasize sensational news stories
that huge belt buckle only emphasizes his big gut
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Polk emphasized that federal law guarantees every child's right to a public education, regardless of their immigration status.
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Michael D. Carroll, Newsweek, 28 Jan. 2025
The designer emphasized the craftsmanship behind the gown, noting that it was made by hand in North America, with each detail pinned, draped and sewn by a team of female artisans.
—Ty Gaskins, WWD, 28 Jan. 2025
Schumer and other leaders emphasized that a freeze in federal funding would affect American families in red and blue states who rely on federal funding.
—Barbara Sprunt, NPR, 28 Jan. 2025
Sweeping changes to companies DEI efforts impact local businesses 02:06
Corporate DEI programs aren't altruistic, experts emphasize, pointing to at least some empirical evidence showing that such efforts can help companies adapt to change, support innovation and even boost the bottom line.
—Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 28 Jan. 2025
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Michael D. Carroll, Newsweek, 28 Jan. 2025
The designer emphasized the craftsmanship behind the gown, noting that it was made by hand in North America, with each detail pinned, draped and sewn by a team of female artisans.
—Ty Gaskins, WWD, 28 Jan. 2025
Schumer and other leaders emphasized that a freeze in federal funding would affect American families in red and blue states who rely on federal funding.
—Barbara Sprunt, NPR, 28 Jan. 2025
Sweeping changes to companies DEI efforts impact local businesses 02:06
Corporate DEI programs aren't altruistic, experts emphasize, pointing to at least some empirical evidence showing that such efforts can help companies adapt to change, support innovation and even boost the bottom line.
—Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 28 Jan. 2025
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“Emphasize.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/emphasize. Accessed 2 Feb. 2025.
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emphasize
verb
em·pha·size
ˈem(p)-fə-ˌsīz 
emphasized; emphasizing
: to place emphasis on : stress as being important or so as to stand out
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