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emphasis

[em-fuh-sis] / ˈɛm fə sɪs /


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“There’s more emphasis on adopting healthy eating patterns early in life and then maintaining them,” said Dr. Alice H. Lichtenstein, a co-author of the report and professor of nutrition science and policy at Tufts University.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

To handle the scale of cooking, he built two identical kitchens on either side of the Chota Imambara - a design that also reflects Awadhi architecture's heavy emphasis on symmetry, he adds.

From BBC • Mar. 28, 2026

The company is placing renewed emphasis on its “freemium” offerings, but that move presents growth challenges in the near term.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 26, 2026

The firm also expects countries to place greater emphasis on strategic stockpiling.

From Barron's • Mar. 24, 2026

I now understand Willa’s constant emphasis on the importance of independence.

From "The Bletchley Riddle" by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin