as in emphasized
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 team’s brass has routinely emphasized its support of starting quarterback Bryce Young throughout the offseason.—
Mike Kaye
April 1,
Charlotte Observer,
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During a comments and questions portion of the town hall attendees emphasized the importance of voting in upcoming elections and joining protests.—
Jake Allen,
IndyStar,
31 Mar. 2026
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Maria de Jesus Estrada Juarez’s return followed extensive reporting from The Sacramento Bee that highlighted her removal from the United States, which occurred despite her having legal permission to remain in the country.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
1 Apr. 2026
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Yohan Lawrence, secretary general, JAAF, highlighted the compounding nature of the cost pressures.—
Mayu Saini,
Sourcing Journal,
31 Mar. 2026
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Posting on his Truth Social platform, the president stressed the importance of the special election.—
Anthony Man,
Sun Sentinel,
25 Mar. 2026
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As days turn into weeks for the partial government shutdown, Transportation Security Administration officers are being stressed to the max.—
John Wayne Ferguson,
Houston Chronicle,
25 Mar. 2026
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Both featured the song playing in the background of video clips featuring NBA superstars Steph Curry and Michael Jordan on the basketball court.—
Steven J. Horowitz,
Variety,
26 Mar. 2026
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The cast’s first season also featured Sarah Paulson, Naomi Watts, Niecy Nash-Betts, Teyana Taylor, Glenn Close, and others.—
Angie Martoccio,
Rolling Stone,
26 Mar. 2026
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“Pointed (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pointed%20%28up%29. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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