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 20th anniversary retrospective, compiled by contributing editor Mary Scott, highlights many of these notable game-changers featured on our cover pages.—
Naazneen Karmali,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025 -
At the same time, the steady growth of domestic species reflects our push for productivity but also highlights unsustainable demands for land, feed, and water.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
7 Sep. 2025
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Unlike traditional firms that lock clients into multi-year deals, Anderson emphasizes adaptability.—
Matt Emma,
USA Today,
10 Sep. 2025
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This principle emphasizes the importance of proactive care.—
Kristen Moon,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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Gao stresses that there is no off-the-shelf technology solution for this pace, but data is the key input.—
Jamie Gutfreund,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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The Framework stresses that, without policy actions, strategic plans risk moving in different directions, lose coherence or fall away.—
Etan Vlessing,
HollywoodReporter,
9 Sep. 2025
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An upstairs gallery features goods from regional artisans, and every Saturday night, the store turns into a music venue with a live bluegrass show that’s broadcast all over the world.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
9 Sep. 2025
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The Lovevook Tote features a padded laptop compartment and multiple interior pockets, accommodating everything from a wallet to lip gloss.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Sep. 2025
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“Points (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/points%20%28up%29. Accessed 13 Sep. 2025.
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