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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But the takedown also highlights the difficulties survivors face in trying to remove exploitative material once it is uploaded and redistributed online.—
Kara Fox,
CNN Money,
8 May 2026 -
The overdue funds were eventually restored, but the dispute highlights the challenges faced as funding remains precarious and politics threatens long-term investments.—
Tom Wright,
New York Daily News,
8 May 2026
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Ly emphasizes that recurrence in identical locations is one of the most defining features.—
Lauryn Higgins,
Flow Space,
6 May 2026
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From a structural standpoint, the model emphasizes selectivity.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
6 May 2026
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The game plan goes out the window as the team stresses about trying to regain a level scoreline, and instead, the game blows completely out of hand.—
Daniel Sperry,
Kansas City Star,
6 May 2026
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Interior designer Amanda Reynal also stresses the importance of using building materials thoughtfully, which often means using fewer and repeating them.—
Amy Panos,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 May 2026
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The style also features Salomon’s full-length Agile Chassis Skeleton with a distinctive carbon-like finish, delivering stability, cushioning, and all-day comfort.—
Stephen Garner,
Footwear News,
3 May 2026
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This popular, low-maintenance plant features stunning burgundy foliage and bright pink spring flowers.—
SJ McShane,
Martha Stewart,
3 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 11 May. 2026.
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