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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Seven years later, Meghan marked her seventh anniversary with Harry by sharing a collage of previously unseen personal photos highlighting milestones throughout their relationship, including a wedding portrait by Lubomirski.—
Janine Henni,
People.com,
20 May 2025 -
Featuring a set of still life photography highlighting beach-friendly attire, the collection also includes a fringed suede tote in red that’s launching first in China.—
Denni Hu,
Footwear News,
20 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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Policies to incentivize capital investment in the U.S. shipbuilding industry, and grow the workforce, should be emphasized in the near term.—
Phillip Molnar,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 May 2025
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On top of that, other reductions to federal programs and the possibility of a recession will stress state government during the coming fiscal year.—
David Greising,
Chicago Tribune,
23 May 2025
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Manufacturers have stressed to the Trump administration in talks that any tariffs need to take into account the cost of running and expanding operations in the U.S., and the administration's policy may run counter to the reshoring aim.—
Lori Ann LaRocco,
CNBC,
23 May 2025
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Since starting his rewards travel blog in 2011, his work has been featured on HuffingtonPost.com, TechCrunch.com, Hyatt.com, Yahoo Finance, and Inc.com.—
Geoff Whitmore,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2025
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The organization partnered with Time magazine in early May to produce a special issue featuring interviews and essays examining the continuing struggle for racial justice.—
Greg Braxton,
Los Angeles Times,
23 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 29 May. 2025.
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