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emphasis

Definition for emphasis

noun as in importance, prominence

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When the students go back home, their parents and the people of South Park are alarmed to hear about the emphasis on Christianity — and the presence of Jesus — in the town’s public school.

The extra emphasis on design, against the odds, softens the landing in each neighborhood, he adds.

"But placing so much emphasis on the 18-week target risks slower progress on other key issues, such as improving access to GPs, which we know is the public's top priority for the NHS."

From BBC

Ms John had some reservations about the greater emphasis on coursework in some subjects, but she acknowledged it could be helpful for students who struggled with exam pressure.

From BBC

The host added: "A government threat to silence a comedian the president doesn't like is anti-American," before repeating for emphasis: "That's anti-American."

From BBC

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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