de-emphasize
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Some Berkshire watchers think that Abel will de-emphasize equity investing as CEO.
From Barron's ● Feb. 28, 2026
“When you de-emphasize that, then you just call up your friends as you were doing before,” she said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 20, 2026
McLennan explained that the fund will, at times, de-emphasize gold and load up more on stocks.
From MarketWatch ● Jan. 27, 2026
The Gates foundation policy dovetails with calls by some open-access advocates to de-emphasize the role of journal articles in quality control and professional evaluations.
From Science Magazine ● Apr. 1, 2024
Some intellectual revolution must come which will de-emphasize business and industry and re-emphasize most other ways of self-expression.
From An American Idyll The Life of Carleton H. Parker by Parker, Cornelia Stratton
Leagues were de-emphasized in favor of open bowling, parties and corporate events.
From Salon ● Jul. 3, 2026
“Deliveries—and fundamentals broadly—have been de-emphasized in our recent conversations with investors,” wrote Kallo.
From Barron's ● Apr. 3, 2026
Work has slowed and staff cuts have deepened, while the project has been de-emphasized in government documents and presentations in recent months.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 17, 2025
Lincoln Center has de-emphasized presenting touring orchestras and classical recitals since the pandemic, leaving Carnegie Hall to host those events.
From Seattle Times ● Aug. 10, 2023
In almost all cases, the tests measure strictly math and reading skills, so even science and history have been de-emphasized.
From "Drama High" by Michael Sokolove
European defense stocks have weakened of late, partly in response to suggestions of a more lasting cease-fire, but Morgan Stanley recommended caution about de-emphasizing defense plays.
From MarketWatch ● May 13, 2026
No. 1 seed Arizona reached the Final Four with a 79-64 victory over No. 2 Purdue, validating its strategy of de-emphasizing 3-pointers.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 29, 2026
The company has been de-emphasizing debt sales this year, viewing preferred as a better financing option because it doesn’t need to be repaid.
From Barron's ● Nov. 18, 2025
It is “very concerning that we’re de-emphasizing covid, which we may live to regret,” Poland said.
From Salon ● May 6, 2025
More broadly, scientific research does exist that supports the value of teaching the arts and humanities—and the perils of de-emphasizing them.
From "Drama High" by Michael Sokolove
