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de-emphasize

[dee-em-fuh-sahyz] / diˈɛm fəˌsaɪz /
VERB
place less emphasis
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Mark Warner, a trade and investment lawyer who practices in both the U.S. and Canada, said Wiseman is trying to de-emphasize the annual review process as a means to reduce the uncertainty holding back executives.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 15, 2026

Some Berkshire watchers think that Abel will de-emphasize equity investing as CEO.

From Barron's Feb. 28, 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

For these persons, I usually de-emphasize the need for passing the tests and concentrate on the therapeutic results which are desired.

From A Practical Guide to Self-Hypnosis by Powers, Melvin

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

The center de-emphasized classical music in the programming of the events it produced in favor of other genres.

From Seattle Times Feb. 7, 2024

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

It’s been bigger than FedEx and UPS since 2023, with UPS and FedEx de-emphasizing business-to-consumer volumes in favor of higher margin business-to-business shipments.

From Barron's May 12, 2026

Boeing long built aircraft with pilots at the center of their design philosophy, de-emphasizing automation.

From The Wall Street Journal Oct. 10, 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



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