emphasis
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Abraham Lincoln, for instance, evoked a biblical passage to frame the preamble’s emphasis on equality as a foundational American concept.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026
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
Wisløff and Tari are now encouraging Norwegian health authorities to revise the country's official exercise recommendations, arguing that exercise intensity should receive greater emphasis.
From Science Daily • May 16, 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
The last question makes me pause: Why did you choose a school with an ecosystem emphasis?
From "The Adoration of Jenna Fox" by Mary E. Pearson
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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