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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Tim Roberts, president of the NSW Council for Civil Liberties, said the case highlights the problems with creating retrospective laws – in this case, one to protect children who are being grilled by police.—
Hilary Whiteman,
CNN Money,
28 Feb. 2026 -
Here, Lauren Houser, vice president of marketing at cleaning solutions company Zep in Atlanta, Georgia, highlights six common hacks that really aren't all they're cracked up to be.—
Sarah Lyon,
Southern Living,
27 Feb. 2026
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OneDigital OneDigital’s culture emphasizes employee development and leadership support, creating a workplace where individuals can grow professionally while contributing to broader organizational goals.—
Allison Palmer,
Charlotte Observer,
25 Feb. 2026
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Lagos emphasizes before the season to coaches that players can’t play in club competitions or in showcases during their high school soccer season.—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Feb. 2026
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Her message stresses the importance of unity, Oudenhoven said.—
Alyssa N. Salcedo,
jsonline.com,
20 Feb. 2026
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Mercedes-Benz stresses that pulling Marco Polo production in-house will ensure the highest quality standards by putting its own proverbial fingerprints all over every step and detail.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
17 Feb. 2026
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The concept shown at the event features large front and rear branding, a snorkel, 285/70 R17 all-terrain tires, a tub rack with recovery tracks, and matte gray paint.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
23 Feb. 2026
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Any standout features or must-sees?—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Feb. 2026
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“Points (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/points%20%28up%29. Accessed 28 Feb. 2026.
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