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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Airport leadership also emphasized that the project is part of a broader strategy to test new technologies that improve airport operations and passenger experience.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
25 Mar. 2026 -
Tom Schmid, president and CEO of the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium, emphasized the broader importance of the calf’s arrival.—
Hanna Wickes,
Miami Herald,
24 Mar. 2026
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Westman highlighted that the X3 offers cost-effective engagements below $5 per shot and sustained defense without the reload limitations of traditional defense systems.—
Munis Raza,
Interesting Engineering,
25 Mar. 2026
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Romero highlighted the inclusion of Pete Geren, Ahdieh, Galindo and Berdeja.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
24 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 30 Mar. 2026.
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