emphasis
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Not without reason, Mr. Hegseth projected optimism about the ability of the American alliance system to survive the Trump administration’s emphasis on military burden-sharing.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026
But there is an emphasis in the show on ice hockey players wanting to respect women, rather than use them.
From BBC • May 30, 2026
The ace said he appreciates Stankiewicz, noting the coach’s emphasis on making sure players leave the program as “good men.”
From Los Angeles Times • 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
“And”—he looks at his tablet—“I have both Javier’s and Petra’s En Cognito programs. Standard core, with an emphasis on botany and geology in the sciences.”
From "The Last Cuentista" by Donna Barba Higuera
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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