emphasis
Example Sentences
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However, the Nottinghamshire batter hopes placing a greater emphasis on fitness and being in the right frame of mind will prevent his international career from ending before he wants it to.
From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026
The company is placing renewed emphasis on its “freemium” offerings, but that move presents growth challenges in the near term.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 26, 2026
Attention to detail has always been important at USC, but Abasiri said this year there is an extra emphasis being placed on play-specific details.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 25, 2026
The subtle shifts in mood are a matter of emphasis, and also of Mr. González working in different languages.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 24, 2026
To overcome the difficulty of getting past that monosyllable, I took it from her, and said, repeating it with emphasis, “Well! Then, that is why it makes me wretched.”
From "Great Expectations" by Charles Dickens
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.