as in highlighting
to indicate the importance of by centering attention on
pointed up his warning by furiously wagging his finger at them
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Mike Tirico, Jamal Crawford, and Reggie Miller discusses why San Antonio could be a contender for years to come, highlighting Victor Wembanyama, the Spurs' chemistry and its long-term outlook.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
4 June 2026 -
For Bottoms and Kirkmeyer, who hail from different ideological factions of the GOP, the debate was a chance to close with and criticize Marx while highlighting their own goals and plans.—
Seth Klamann,
Denver Post,
3 June 2026
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But even some online sports wagering platforms are open to users starting at 18, including Fliff, which doesn’t require users to pay to participate, emphasizing the entertainment value instead.—
Kaitlyn Huamani,
Fortune,
28 May 2026
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But even some online sports wagering platforms are open to users starting at 18, including Fliff, which doesn't require users to pay to participate, emphasizing the entertainment value instead.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
28 May 2026
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During the event, Foster also alluded to the messy situation with Jackman’s ex-wife, stressing the importance of women supporting one another.—
Allison DeGrushe,
StyleCaster,
1 June 2026
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The trust concluded by stressing that preparation is key.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
28 May 2026
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The cocktails change regularly, and there’s always a weekly special such as the recent Trance Dance featuring apple, cinnamon, gingerbread, and rum.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 June 2026
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The Angels bunched six hits in a six-run second, the rally featuring Jose Siri’s RBI double and RBI singles by Logan O’Hoppe, Grissom and Peraza.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
4 June 2026
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“Pointing (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pointing%20%28up%29. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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