emphasis
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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
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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
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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