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emphasis

[em-fuh-sis] / ˈɛm fə sɪs /


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That emphasis on patient choice is what motivated Kakaiya to develop a better way to train clinicians to perform paracervical blocks.

From Slate • Jun. 7, 2026

Kenyon's tone, emphasis and choice of language was markedly different from Nigel Farage's both in the House of Commons and in an online video he posted.

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

There is a new aerospace and defense company—with an emphasis on space—for investors to follow.

From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026

“Not Suitable for Work,” premiering Tuesday on Hulu, is an amiable, sweet-tempered romantic ensemble comedy with a heftier than usual emphasis on professional ambition.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026

The gaudy frames of the glasses were cheap, drawing attention to features that needed no heavy emphasis.

From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy




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