emphasis
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“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
"I think the emphasis should be about the song. Write the song first, then find the singer," he said.
From BBC • May 28, 2026
Le Peuch has transformed the company since taking over in 2019 with an asset-light operating model and emphasis on energy technology.
From Barron's • May 28, 2026
AI is fundamentally reshaping work at KPMG, says Tim Walsh, the accounting firm’s U.S. chair and CEO, which puts even more of an emphasis on employees’ judgement.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026
“Welcome, everyone”—was there an emphasis on everyone?—“let’s get this day started. What do you say?”
From "Sparrow" by Sarah Moon
Vocabulary lists containing emphasis
TEKS ELAR Academic Vocabulary List (5th-7th grades)
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Academic Vocabulary Toolkit 1, Words 31-40
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The AP English Exam: Rhetorical and Literary Terms 2
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