- present participle of emphasize.
emphasizing
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Asked whether he stood with backlash, Hilton sidestepped, emphasizing how much he himself loves Los Angeles and intends to "revive" it.
From Barron's ● Oct. 24, 2026
But by emphasizing Wilson’s populism, he risks understating or even sidestepping other crucial parts of Wilson’s life and mind.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 23, 2026
Genres, in that sense, also feels refreshing, emphasizing actual books and tactile media at a cultural moment when AI is often dominating conversations.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 20, 2026
She encourages members of her laboratory to be "calculated risk-takers," emphasizing that meaningful discoveries often require scientists to investigate possibilities that may initially seem unlikely.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 19, 2026
His eyebrows moved as he spoke, emphasizing his words.
From "Homecoming" by Cynthia Voigt
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