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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Several commenters highlighted the irony, given dolls' recent emergence as a flashpoint in debates over tariffs and trade policy, and the toymaker's recent decision to raise its prices.—
Hugh Cameron,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 May 2025 -
The International Energy Agency highlighted that, renewables accounted for 30% of global electricity generation in 2023.—
Dianne Plummer,
Forbes.com,
8 May 2025
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As the president of World-Voices Organization, Washington also emphasizes the significance of community, especially at a time when many voice actors and creatives feel isolated or vulnerable.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
17 May 2025
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Weiss emphasizes that in addition to knowing what platforms older consumers use, marketers need to analyze which platform is appropriate given what is being marketed.—
Charles Taylor,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2025
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The budget committee, which stressed that the overall Fire Department budget is increasing, also recommended nixing Bass’ plan for creating a new unit within the department that would have added 67 employees to address issues stemming from the homelessness crisis.—
Noah Goldberg,
Los Angeles Times,
13 May 2025
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Those who spoke to Newsweek stressed that the deal, while a welcome reprieve for both countries' economies, falls short of resolving the dispute and leaves the questions of who prevailed in this chapter of the trade war unanswered.—
Hugh Cameron,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 May 2025
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Expected to be ready by summer, the pavilion will feature 3,200 seats, two big video boards and other trappings that sparkle in rendering images.—
Joe Davidson,
Sacbee.com,
11 May 2025
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In the carousel post — which also featured images of the actor's own mother, Caroline Bright, and Jada's mom, Adrienne Banfield-Norris — Will included snaps of both women posing with their children.—
Brenton Blanchet,
People.com,
11 May 2025
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“Point (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/point%20%28up%29. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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