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 movie’s first scene, in which the band plays a wedding at a lavish country estate, highlights his problem.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
29 May 2026 -
Prior Tesla Autopilot case highlights legal scrutiny The Florida crash comes as Tesla continues to face legal scrutiny over its Autopilot system.—
Anthony Thompson,
USA Today,
29 May 2026
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At its core, the novel emphasizes communal resilience and individual survivance.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 May 2026
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Botwin emphasizes that while there is no cure for PTSD or trauma responses, the key to managing them is to face the trauma, avoid self-destructive coping strategies, process feelings and practice self-compassion.—
Sarah Dewberry,
CNN Money,
27 May 2026
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Magnifica Humanitas stresses the importance of decent jobs to a healthy society, and workers’ demands can help identify what the future of work should look like.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
30 May 2026
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Ochman stresses that tools like Claude aren't going to replace people anytime soon, if at all, particularly for small businesses.—
Gene Marks,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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Breakfast features a Middle Eastern spread that goes beyond the traditional selections.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 June 2026
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Disney’s bet on sports and streaming amplified last August when the company launched the ESPN direct-to-consumer streaming app, which features all of the content from its TV network as well as exclusive programming.—
Lillian Rizzo,
CNBC,
31 May 2026
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“Points (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/points%20%28up%29. Accessed 1 Jun. 2026.
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