emphasis
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“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
Maston’s emphasis on blurring the lines between the indoor and out remained, however.
From MarketWatch • 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
Le Peuch has transformed the company since taking over in 2019 with an asset-light operating model and emphasis on energy technology.
From Barron's • May 28, 2026
“He has been so unlucky as to lose your friendship,” replied Elizabeth with emphasis, “and in a manner which he is likely to suffer from all his life.”
From "Pride and Prejudice" by Jane Austen
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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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