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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Our research also highlights how this shift is shaping competitive awareness.—
Tom Hood,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2026 -
Amid Nancy Abduction Watson said that while Wysopal, 38, was right to contact authorities, the situation highlights a major issue with amateur investigators stepping in.—
Allison DeGrushe,
StyleCaster,
22 May 2026
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One team emphasizes one angle, another picks something else, and the campaign feels disconnected.—
Maria Alonso,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2026
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Finding inspiration everywhere, from fashion photography to Harajuku Girls, Gordon-Crozier especially emphasizes filmmaker Michel Gondry’s influence.—
Tomris Laffly,
Los Angeles Times,
20 May 2026
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Rodman stresses the importance of removing personal information, such as your name and Social Security number, from any chatbot input to protect your privacy.—
Cody Cottier,
Scientific American,
15 May 2026
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The article stresses that visionaries set direction, while integrators manage daily operations.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
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The Warner Theatre hosts the distillery for VIP Room events and fundraisers, and A Tasteful Event, which benefits the FISH food pantry and shelter in Torrington, features food by local restaurants and vendors, including the Litchfield Distillery.—
Emily M. Olson,
Hartford Courant,
17 May 2026
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One especially striking image features the galaxy rising above a sea of clouds in La Palma, creating an almost surreal scene.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
17 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 23 May. 2026.
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