emphasis
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It further argues that “Star Trek’s” emphasis on cultural and intellectual diversity remains especially relevant.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 22, 2026
That finding is especially relevant as governments and international organizations place increasing emphasis on forest restoration.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 21, 2026
If humanity doesn’t exist on a binary, perhaps the emphasis shouldn’t always be on trying to see eye to eye; otherwise, no one can take a clear look at what’s happening in the periphery.
From Salon ● Sep. 19, 2026
He notes the emphasis on the strength of the U.S. economy was a notable feature of the post-decision press conference, which markets interpreted as hawkish.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 17, 2026
Crab hammered one fist into the other palm for emphasis.
From "As Brave As You" by Jason Reynolds
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The show’s photos, predominantly in black and white, document these dramatic emphases as revealed by the stances and gestures of Graham and her dedicated group of women.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 9, 2026
The difference was not just one of opposing political ideologies but of vastly different cultural and human emphases.
From Salon ● Aug. 28, 2024
The subtleties, the nuances, the different emphases of different countries, on a huge range of issues - and changing all the time.
From BBC ● May 21, 2023
There were emphases on ballhandling, shooting from midrange, being aggressive, driving to the basket and finishing around the rim.
From Washington Post ● Jan. 12, 2023
If, therefore, the Christian Gospel is going to be true to itself, it must carefully preserve amid the pressure of our modern social enthusiasms certain fundamental emphases which are characteristic of its genius.
From Christianity and Progress by Harry Emerson Fosdick
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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