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emphasis

[em-fuh-sis] / ˈɛm fə sɪs /


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That emphasis on community and institutional belonging raises an interesting question about where such assumptions are cultivated.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 14, 2026

The active stunt puts the emphasis heavily on the coordinator part of Talbot’s title.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 12, 2026

Sellers have adapted accordingly, she added, placing greater emphasis in listings on features linked to summer comfort such as air conditioning and shutters.

From Barron's Aug. 11, 2026

Instead, Ted’s emphasis on personal growth and camaraderie rebuilds the Greyhounds from their league’s demoralized joke into its comeback kings, powered by their yearning to Believe.

From Salon Aug. 7, 2026

“We are not interested in excuses, Miss Milly. Our emphasis this term, as you should be aware, is on excellence.”

From "Shine!" by J.J. and Chris Grabenstein

The show’s photos, predominantly in black and white, document these dramatic emphases as revealed by the stances and gestures of Graham and her dedicated group of women.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 9, 2026

"We need unity among free marketeers. Kemi and Suella Braverman set out convincing programmes, with differing emphases, for change," Lord Frost said.

From BBC Jul. 14, 2022

You could hear Nézet-Séguin working out the dynamic emphases in real time at Carnegie.

From New York Times Jun. 17, 2022

By strict definition, "classical education" refers to a series of liberal arts emphases on subjects like grammar, logic, rhetoric and math.

From Salon May 31, 2022

Its predilections and readiness to compromise change with its geopolitical fortunes, interests, and emphases.

From Russian Roulette: Russia's Economy in Putin's Era by Samuel Vaknin




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