as in to highlight
to indicate the importance of by centering attention on
pointed up his warning by furiously wagging his finger at them
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The study highlights major discoveries in recent years, including the world’s largest gold deposit, ultra-large lithium reserves, and deep uranium ores, according to a South China Morning Post (SCMP) report from Monday.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
22 Sep. 2025 -
Despite the apologies, Chinese state media has doubled down on its criticism of the display, with the Global Times, known for its more hawkish stance, highlighting an apparent discrepancy between Arc’teryx statements on its Weibo and Instagram.—
Chris Lau,
CNN Money,
22 Sep. 2025
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The White House emphasized incidents in Portland, home to one of the oldest organizations in the United States to carry the Antifa moniker, in its statements about the designation.—
Andy Rose,
CNN Money,
28 Sep. 2025
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Smith had emphasized staying compact at halftime, knowing Charlotte’s defensive record was built on preventing crosses and free headers.—
Colin Cerniglia,
Charlotte Observer,
28 Sep. 2025
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Officials with the organization stressed that the move is a temporary hold while the issue works its way through the courts and providers work to determine how to continue services within the current legal landscape.—
Jessie Opoien,
jsonline.com,
24 Sep. 2025
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Izquierdo, who oversaw the production of the project’s audiovisual materials, stressed the need to raise awareness of these kinds of initiatives both nationally and internationally.—
Anna Marie de la Fuente,
Variety,
24 Sep. 2025
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September 26, 2025 All products featured on Vogue are independently selected by our editors.—
Mathias Rosenzweig,
Vogue,
26 Sep. 2025
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The 2026 World Cup will feature 48 teams.—
Michelle Kaufman,
Miami Herald,
25 Sep. 2025
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“Point (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/point%20%28up%29. Accessed 29 Sep. 2025.
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