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emphasis

[em-fuh-sis] / ˈɛm fə sɪs /


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Warfare is going through another transition, one placing new, if not central, emphasis on drones, networks, and A.I.

From Slate • Jun. 5, 2026

There is a new aerospace and defense company—with an emphasis on space—for investors to follow.

From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026

“Not Suitable for Work,” premiering Tuesday on Hulu, is an amiable, sweet-tempered romantic ensemble comedy with a heftier than usual emphasis on professional ambition.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026

That should be good news for enthusiasts like Robbins, who have expressed concern that Lotus’s emphasis on battery power and bigger vehicles could dilute what the brand stands for.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 2026

At the National Political Training Institute, or Napola, the boys received additional military training, with an emphasis on the spirit, duty, and discipline of the soldier.

From "Hitler Youth: Growing Up in Hitler's Shadow" by Susan Campbell Bartoletti




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