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overemphasis

[oh-ver-em-fuh-sis] / ˌoʊ vərˈɛm fə sɪs /




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Overemphasis on technology also complicates rather than simplifies border controls because many professions are involved and responsibilities are fragmented.

From Nature • Feb. 28, 2017

Overemphasis on the polls had some interesting consequences.

From Time Magazine Archive

Overemphasis might be a more apt description; sessions were conducted behind closed doors and dissenting voices were sometimes ignored in an effort to create an impression of unity.

From Time Magazine Archive

"Overemphasis on the winning part of the game will ultimately destroy it."

From Time Magazine Archive

Overemphasis on money and exorbitant rewards for chance performance.

From Time Magazine Archive




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