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emphasis

[em-fuh-sis] / ˈɛm fə sɪs /


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The passing of the two leaders into China's history books marks a definitive end to the breakneck reforms of the 1990s and early 2000s, with an emphasis on private entrepreneurship and wealth creation.

From BBC Aug. 18, 2026

Critics have argued that this growing array of services contributes to rising college costs and an emphasis on comforts and conveniences rather than educational value.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 14, 2026

Sellers have adapted accordingly, she added, placing greater emphasis in listings on features linked to summer comfort such as air conditioning and shutters.

From Barron's Aug. 11, 2026

Instead, Ted’s emphasis on personal growth and camaraderie rebuilds the Greyhounds from their league’s demoralized joke into its comeback kings, powered by their yearning to Believe.

From Salon Aug. 7, 2026

“Sheet, spoon, and pot,” George says, banging the top of the pot for emphasis.

From "A Bird Will Soar" by Alison Green Myers

The show’s photos, predominantly in black and white, document these dramatic emphases as revealed by the stances and gestures of Graham and her dedicated group of women.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 9, 2026

An agency spokesperson told ProPublica it is not unusual for the institute to publish directors’ letters with grant applications, and that this one informs readers “about this Administration’s thematic emphases in the semi-quincentennial year.”

From Salon Feb. 7, 2026

There were emphases on ballhandling, shooting from midrange, being aggressive, driving to the basket and finishing around the rim.

From Washington Post Jan. 12, 2023

"We need unity among free marketeers. Kemi and Suella Braverman set out convincing programmes, with differing emphases, for change," Lord Frost said.

From BBC Jul. 14, 2022

But they appear in actual experience as controlling emphases rather than mutually exclusive territories.

From Preaching and Paganism by Albert Parker Fitch




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