as in emphasizing
to indicate the importance of by centering attention on
repeatedly foregrounded his experience in international affairs in the course of his campaign for the presidency
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While emphasizing high performance, how can leaders help employees avoid burnout?—
Rodger Dean Duncan,
Forbes.com,
10 Apr. 2025 -
Huston kept the type of cancer private, while emphasizing the gravity of learning about the diagnoses.—
Charisma Madarang,
Rolling Stone,
9 Apr. 2025
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This extra time allows parents to focus on bonding with their baby rather than stressing over guesswork.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Jan. 2025
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No more stressing about losing important files or paying for monthly storage services.—
StackCommerce Team (Sponsored),
PCMAG,
3 Jan. 2025
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Its soundtrack is a collection of pop and rock hits featuring artists such as Orbison (with the title track), David Bowie, Peter Cetera, Natalie Cole and the Red Hot Chili Peppers.—
Maria Yagoda,
People.com,
22 Mar. 2025
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The luxurious primary bathroom is like a spa, featuring a triple-head shower and soaking tub.—
David Caraccio,
Sacramento Bee,
22 Mar. 2025
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“Foregrounding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/foregrounding. Accessed 25 May. 2025.
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