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emphasis

[em-fuh-sis] / ˈɛm fə sɪs /


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That emphasis on patient choice is what motivated Kakaiya to develop a better way to train clinicians to perform paracervical blocks.

From Slate • Jun. 7, 2026

He said "too much emphasis is placed on inflation".

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

Another of Apple’s AI advantages, its emphasis on protecting users’ privacy, is also a handicap.

From The Wall Street Journal • 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

One area of concern is the shrinking playground time during the school day due to an emphasis on more test-driven curricula.

From "Music and the Child" by Natalie Sarrazin




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