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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Two of the Democratic standard-bearers to emerge from last week’s elections—Abigail Spanberger, the incoming governor of Virginia, and Zohran Mamdani, the mayor-elect of New York City—have emphasized different sides of these arguments in recent days.—
Jon Allsop,
New Yorker,
11 Nov. 2025 -
The ballet aesthetic is emphasized by a little bow adornment on the vamp.—
Jaden Thompson,
Footwear News,
11 Nov. 2025
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Pakko said Arkansas has seen slow economic growth from 2021-23 but highlighted the state's low cost of living.—
Sydney Sasser,
Arkansas Online,
7 Nov. 2025
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Researchers also highlighted that the synergistic effect of K⁺ and C3N4 reduces electrostatic interactions and lowers the Zn2+ diffusion barrier.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Nov. 2025
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The Orange Is the New Black alum stressed the importance of trans and non-binary representation in the mainstream theater world.—
Toria Sheffield,
PEOPLE,
8 Nov. 2025
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Airlines expect limited disruptions this weekend and stressed that international flights are not expected to be affected.—
Dave Smith,
Fortune,
8 Nov. 2025
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That average grew Friday after the Heat had a 13-assist, no turnover quarter which featured 21 of 31 shooting and 10 for 15 on threes.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
8 Nov. 2025
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The original version of the song featured Philly rapper/singer Lay Bankz and appeared on CxM’s six-track debut, which dropped in late September.—
Gil Kaufman,
Billboard,
7 Nov. 2025
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“Pointed (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pointed%20%28up%29. Accessed 16 Nov. 2025.
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