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supermarket tabloids that emphasize sensational news stories
that huge belt buckle only emphasizes his big gut
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The resting of players isn’t going away, particularly as sports science continues to emphasize recovery and injury prevention.
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Nick Friedell, New York Times, 17 June 2026
At his Senate confirmation hearing in April, Warsh emphasized the threat posed by elevated inflation.
—Max Zahn, ABC News, 16 June 2026
Policymakers have repeatedly emphasized the importance of bringing price growth under control before considering additional rate cuts, and with inflation ticking upward, the central bank has little incentive to ease borrowing costs.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 16 June 2026
And for that part, the legislation does not have a revision for the section in which the SEC emphasized is too broad, allowing the opportunity at more battles within state courts.
—Trey Wallace, FOXNews.com, 16 June 2026
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Nick Friedell, New York Times, 17 June 2026
At his Senate confirmation hearing in April, Warsh emphasized the threat posed by elevated inflation.
—Max Zahn, ABC News, 16 June 2026
Policymakers have repeatedly emphasized the importance of bringing price growth under control before considering additional rate cuts, and with inflation ticking upward, the central bank has little incentive to ease borrowing costs.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 16 June 2026
And for that part, the legislation does not have a revision for the section in which the SEC emphasized is too broad, allowing the opportunity at more battles within state courts.
—Trey Wallace, FOXNews.com, 16 June 2026
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“Emphasize.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/emphasize. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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emphasize
verb
em·pha·size
ˈem(p)-fə-ˌsīz 
emphasized; emphasizing
: to place emphasis on : stress as being important or so as to stand out
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