give emphasis
Example Sentences
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It is the golfers, the youngest of whom must be at least 50, who give emphasis to the word senior in the Senior PGA Tour.
From Time Magazine Archive
He lifted the lid on some secrets to give emphasis to his warning.
From Time Magazine Archive
Architects Robert Carson and Earl Lundin plan to set the metal and glass-faced tower back from the thoroughfare, flank it with one- and two-storied shops and restaurants to give emphasis to the slab construction.
From Time Magazine Archive
He paused to give emphasis to his understatement.
From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss
"That's about the size of it," Bob exclaimed as he brought his hand down on the rail with a vigorous slap as if to give emphasis to his words.
From A Runaway Brig; or, An Accidental Cruise by Otis, James
