emphasize
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One thing you emphasize in the book is the need to make sure that we are not stunting children’s emotional growth, especially in the midst of this effort to push more A.I. into schools.
From Slate ● Sep. 29, 2026
To emphasize the ghoulishness, cinematographer Emmanuel Lubezki shoots the president and his advisors in unflattering low angles with a formaldehyde sheen.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 29, 2026
The contrast is somewhat similar to the difference between an MRI, which can emphasize soft tissues such as muscle, and an X ray, which is especially useful for viewing dense structures such as bone.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 24, 2026
Regarding research, the committee recommended examining “publish-or-perish incentives that emphasize quantity over quality.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 22, 2026
The writer chose to emphasize the exclamation, not the question.
From "Woe Is I" by Patricia T. O'Conner
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Boor emphasizes that the goal is to help consumers make informed choices rather than discourage cleaning.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 26, 2026
This shift over the past several decades has been driven by both social media and a larger cultural movement that emphasizes personal expression and psychological well-being.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 26, 2026
“There isn’t any evidence that demonstrates this works,” Yasmin emphasizes.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 2, 2026
He emphasizes that ”There were no failed auctions, no dealer balance sheet seizure, no forced unwinds.”
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 25, 2026
I go with one of the young English upstarts and choose a slightly exaggerated, magnificently tailored suit that emphasizes my new, waspy figure.
From "Me Talk Pretty One Day" by David Sedaris
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The renowned Brazilian chef also emphasized the "cultural loss" provoked by El Nino, referring to the disappearance of tradition along with the unavailable ingredient.
From Barron's ● Sep. 26, 2026
Tesla emphasized that the Semi’s cost per mile is much lower than that of traditional heavy-duty trucks.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 25, 2026
Yet journalists and academics have emphasized Pangram’s low rate of false-positives, especially in recent models.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 24, 2026
Heyward emphasized building a consistent and productive routine.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 22, 2026
He was wearing a white polo shirt that emphasized the natural glow of his skin, and pressed khaki pants casually rolled at the ankle.
From "The Darkest Minds" by Alexandra Bracken
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Greenland’s government has also welcomed the security agreement while emphasizing that sovereignty remains intact.
From Salon ● Sep. 19, 2026
Publicly, China has presented a different vision than private U.S. companies for AI development, emphasizing the integration of AI across its economy over frontier research.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 17, 2026
But Mr. Warsh is emphasizing that employment and inflation objectives are complements and maximum employment is best achieved through stable, low inflation.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 14, 2026
Jacobs could recognize the architect’s hallmark design elements showcased in the home, explaining: “The house was living proof of Wright’s hallmark Usonian principle, emphasizing a close connection between a structure and its surrounding environment.”
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 9, 2026
His eyebrows moved as he spoke, emphasizing his words.
From "Homecoming" by Cynthia Voigt
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