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[hahy-lahyt] / ˈhaɪˌlaɪt /




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Her stage highlight, by her account, was in a West End production of A Passionate Woman.

From BBC Sep. 18, 2026

The experiences of Florio and Barbour highlight the challenge of sizing up the true threat of inflation.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 15, 2026

They also highlight the scientific importance of the Catalan fossil record for reconstructing the evolutionary history of vertebrates.

From Science Daily Sep. 15, 2026

His comments highlight the difficulties in getting agreement between the world's two leading AI powers.

From BBC Sep. 14, 2026

When I could, I tried to highlight the efforts of relief workers, educators, or community volunteers—anyone who gave more when things got rough.

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama

Other highlights from the Pew Research Center report:

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 18, 2026

The report highlights small amounts of money raised through asset sales.

From BBC Sep. 18, 2026

So much to fawn over at this exhibition, but highlights included a photo of Yves Saint Laurent backstage at his first runway show and the archive of Polaroids taken during the preparation of his collections.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 16, 2026

The failure to get a landmark bill through the Senate highlights the challenge facing lawmakers as they turn to technologies evolving considerably faster.

From Barron's Sep. 15, 2026

His flashlight beam highlights a row of tulips—they are about to burst into bloom.

From "Blended" by Sharon M. Draper

Meanwhile, oil stockpiles continue dropping toward record lows, as highlighted by a new analysis from the S&P Global Energy Fuels and Refining team, which warned “winter is coming for diesel markets.”

From Salon Sep. 19, 2026

Destiny Udogie, highlighted in yellow, begins this Spurs' counter-attack.

From BBC Sep. 18, 2026

That study mapped changes associated with aging rather than testing a treatment, but it highlighted the hypothalamus as an important area for further investigation.

From Science Daily Sep. 18, 2026

They highlighted cases of police misuse elsewhere, such as officers stalking romantic partners, and explained how Flock’s system can create “heat maps,” showing where a vehicle has been over time.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 17, 2026

She flipped back and tapped at the green highlighted quote with her fingernail.

From "Paper Towns" by John Green

Former YouTube executive Adam Smith has been named the head of Disney’s entertainment streaming business, highlighting the company’s focus on tech under Chief Executive Josh D’Amaro.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 18, 2026

Malaysian players could face further market-share erosion if they continue to compete mainly on volume and price, highlighting the need for greater innovation and product differentiation to defend margins, she adds.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 17, 2026

Tim Beader, Oxfordshire County Council leader, said the campaigners had done an incredible job at highlighting their concerns about the proposed asylum centre.

From BBC Sep. 16, 2026

What happened: Rep. Jasmine Crockett, a Texas Democrat, took the stage in Arlington, Texas, on Saturday to honor R&B singer Chris Brown, delivering official congressional remarks highlighting his career.

From Salon Sep. 15, 2026

The moment we entered, a spotlight took turns highlighting each piece of equipment on the racks of the curved walls, while a narrator’s voice gave a detailed description.

From "Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence" by Sonja Thomas




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