emphasis
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Stalling of student progress in K-12 math and reading coincided with less emphasis on standardized tests and a rise in social-media use.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 1, 2026
Directed by Brian Knappenberger, “The American Experiment” covers similar historical ground, though with greater emphasis on what followed the fighting.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 30, 2026
He said that the school system should no longer be focused on university, and promised a greater emphasis on technical education.
From BBC • Jun. 29, 2026
An executive order signed in mid-June has accelerated the migration to quantum-safe systems by 2031.Alongside a renewed emphasis on quantum sensing and networking, these measures are designed to secure critical networks against foreign interference.
From Barron's • Jun. 29, 2026
Miig stood, pacing his Story pace, waving his arms like a slow-motion conductor to place emphasis and tone over us all.
From "The Marrow Thieves" by Cherie Dimaline
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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