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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Urbon’s grand slam highlighted a five-run rally in the fourth.—
Jose de Jesus Ortiz,
Los Angeles Times,
31 May 2026 -
Bibliophiles can stroll through exhibits showcasing library lore that highlights the enduring enchantment of books, along with the Book Fair offering various genres of books for sale, such as mystery, sci-fi, and romance.—
Catharine Kaufman,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 May 2026
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In July 2025, Hurley revealed another one of her tricks for taking the best bikini photos, emphasizing that lighting was key.—
Ashley Hume,
FOXNews.com,
1 June 2026
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Cheng agreed, emphasizing the point during his opening keynote appearance, citing copyright concerns in part.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
31 May 2026
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In a public statement issued following the verdict, Sikh community organizations condemned the killing and stressed that the case should not be viewed as representative of Sikhism.—
Efrat Lachter,
FOXNews.com,
31 May 2026
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Tedros stressed the importance of involving the community in the outbreak response during the opening of the new treatment center on Sunday.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
31 May 2026
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Drinks like the Sbagliato Sbagliato feature a mix of strawberry crémant sparkling wine, French vermouth blend and French bitter apéritif blend for a strawberry twist on the classic cocktail crafted with French artisanal products—and the non-alcoholic versions are just as compelling.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 June 2026
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San Antonio's roster, meanwhile, features another son of a longtime pro in Dylan Harper, whose father, Ron, won five NBA championships in the span of six seasons with Chicago and the Lakers.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
4 June 2026
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“Point (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/point%20%28up%29. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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