emphasis
Example Sentences
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“There’s more emphasis on adopting healthy eating patterns early in life and then maintaining them,” said Dr. Alice H. Lichtenstein, a co-author of the report and professor of nutrition science and policy at Tufts University.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026
“As the streaming market matures, the emphasis is no longer on pure subscriber growth but on extracting greater value from existing audiences,” said Lauren Liversedge, a senior analyst at Ampere Analysis.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 30, 2026
However, the Nottinghamshire batter hopes placing a greater emphasis on fitness and being in the right frame of mind will prevent his international career from ending before he wants it to.
From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026
The firm also expects countries to place greater emphasis on strategic stockpiling.
From Barron's • Mar. 24, 2026
When reciting its texts, one raised and lowered one’s voice to replicate the natural pauses provided by commas and periods, stopping for emphasis or to take on a questioning tone.
From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.