emphasis
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Robins frames the emphasis on prediction markets as proactive, writing that “this category is still in its first inning, and we believe DraftKings is best positioned to define it.”
From Barron's • May 7, 2026
Brewer said the Callais ruling’s emphasis on intentional discrimination strengthens his claim for access to emails, meeting recordings and other evidence that could show intent.
From Salon • May 7, 2026
Hernandez has put a major emphasis on fighting the displacement of renters — what she calls the “eviction to homelessness pipeline.”
From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026
Last month, PIF confirmed a new emphasis on "sustained value creation…and maximizing long-term returns", with a statement, external making no mention of sport, fuelling the sense that its interest was waning.
From BBC • May 1, 2026
She hit the side of his leg for emphasis.
From "The Lemonade War" by Jacqueline Davies
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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