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emphasis

[em-fuh-sis] / ˈɛm fə sɪs /


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This shift in emphasis among central bank governors is in direct response to that nominal growth boom.

From MarketWatch • May 15, 2026

Zcash’s emphasis on anonymity reminds some of crypto’s early days, when privacy was championed as a ticket to personal freedom.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026

The delegation includes top executives from tech, finance, manufacturing, and agriculture, with a strong emphasis on chip makers.

From Barron's • May 13, 2026

LaMonte says this provides strong evidence that muscle-strengthening activities deserve greater emphasis in public health recommendations, particularly for older adults.

From Science Daily • May 12, 2026

“Yes,” she said with emphasis, and then a noisy sniffle, “but it’s not that.”

From "Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet" by Joanne Proulx




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