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supermarket tabloids that emphasize sensational news stories
that huge belt buckle only emphasizes his big gut
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Prosecutorial strategy From the prosecution’s perspective, emphasizing the size of the evidence file serves multiple purposes.
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Myran and collaborators believe one of the best methods is to emphasize clear communication between a dentist and their patients.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 2 Oct. 2025
Phoenix emphasizes sharp passing and constant motion.
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The draft emphasizes the government’s role in promoting AI research, applications, and infrastructure.
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Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, FOXNews.com, 2 Oct. 2025
Myran and collaborators believe one of the best methods is to emphasize clear communication between a dentist and their patients.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 2 Oct. 2025
Phoenix emphasizes sharp passing and constant motion.
—Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
The draft emphasizes the government’s role in promoting AI research, applications, and infrastructure.
—Yu-Tzu Chiu, IEEE Spectrum, 2 Oct. 2025
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“Emphasize.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/emphasize. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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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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