emphasis
Example Sentences
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But the mayor of Greater Manchester has rather changed his emphasis, saying talking now about rejoining the bloc is "the last thing we should do".
From BBC • May 19, 2026
Byrne: In commodities markets, the emphasis is shifting from speed and efficiency—“just-in-time” supplies—to making sure you have security of supply.
From Barron's • May 15, 2026
This shift in emphasis among central bank governors is in direct response to that nominal growth boom.
From MarketWatch • May 15, 2026
In those years, all the cool surf brands made cute surf clothing, but the emphasis was decidedly more on the aesthetic than the function, which was a bummer when it came to, you know, surfing.
From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 2026
Argaven said this with curious emphasis and satisfaction, and even then it occurred to me that nobody else, in two years, had ever given me advice.
From "The Left Hand of Darkness" by Ursula K. Le Guin
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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