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 First Fridays events — held the first Friday of July, August, September and October — will highlight the others.—
Jesse Wright,
Chicago Tribune,
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The fact that the recent spike in geopolitical risk and oil prices drove only a small and temporary boost to the dollar highlights its newfound fragility, Francesco Pesole, FX strategist at ING, said in a note on June 26.—
Jenni Reid,
CNBC,
7 July 2025
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However, unlike Biden’s orders--which routinely expanded whole-of-government regulatory frameworks--Trump’s 2025 orders emphasize dismantling Biden-era rulings and forcing courts to test the limits of streamlining frameworks.—
Clyde Wayne Crews Jr,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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This approach allows for subtle control over speech rhythm and tone, giving the user the ability to interrupt, emphasize, or ask questions just as anyone else would.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
1 July 2025
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The wing’s design stresses each region’s singularity while fostering an atmosphere of cosmopolitan exchange.—
Julian Lucas,
New Yorker,
30 June 2025
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Investors in Oklahoma, Utah, Kentucky and Nevada are particularly stressed.—
Catherine Brock,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
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All products featured on Vogue are independently selected by our editors.—
Jenny Berg,
Vogue,
28 June 2025
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Thankfully, Android features a range of security settings to keep your device and data protected from these threats.—
Zak Doffman,
Forbes.com,
28 June 2025
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“Point (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/point%20%28up%29. Accessed 10 Jul. 2025.
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