as in highlights
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 work also highlights how much remains unknown regarding the chemistry of wine bottles and their cork sealing systems.—
Sam Macdonald,
Scientific American,
19 June 2026 -
This rebalance, effective June 22, highlights how passive investing automatically dictates holdings.—
Dara-Abasi Ita,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
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The Leo moon's square off with Mars emphasizes the need to express yourself.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
18 June 2026
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On the Hoover website, a page dedicated to the Great Depression emphasizes that some of the policies enacted by Roosevelt, who easily defeated Hoover for reelection, were first proposed by Hoover.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
17 June 2026
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Kemkers also stresses this process should not end once a product has been developed.—
Sally Percy,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
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Executive chef Kyle Perkins stresses local sourcing and fresh ingredients, including the addition of the property’s own farm.—
Simon Davidson,
Travel + Leisure,
19 June 2026
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There, the airport features 247 restaurants and cafes, 16 lounges, and plenty to explore in the Jewel, including the world’s tallest indoor waterfall, an impressive hedge maze, and more.—
Kristine Hansen,
Travel + Leisure,
14 June 2026
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The clip features a look at the work the organization has done over the years, as well as throwback photos and videos of Lane.—
Charna Flam,
PEOPLE,
14 June 2026
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“Points (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/points%20%28up%29. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.
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