emphasis
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There is a new aerospace and defense company—with an emphasis on space—for investors to follow.
From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026
Along with such franchise tropes as face-huggers and rampaging xenomorphs, ship design was the key area where homage overtook the series’ emphasis on new locations, lifeforms and themes.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026
Not without reason, Mr. Hegseth projected optimism about the ability of the American alliance system to survive the Trump administration’s emphasis on military burden-sharing.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026
"I think the emphasis should be about the song. Write the song first, then find the singer," he said.
From BBC • May 28, 2026
Despite Elisha’s emphasis on secrecy, his parents almost certainly heard the rumors about Maggie, whether from Mrs. Walter or others.
From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock
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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