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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While the cruise industry highlights economic benefits, opposition to cruise tourism has grown louder in several Norwegian cities and fjord communities.—
David Nikel,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 2026 -
This incident also highlights a recurring pattern.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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The renewal was announced during a panel on Wednesday at the Göteborg Film Festival‘s TV Drama Vision and emphasizes the success of the collaboration, which has already spawned 24 original series in several stages of development, production and release.—
Rafa Sales Ross,
Variety,
28 Jan. 2026
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According to Fauna, Sprout’s design also emphasizes human-robot interaction.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
28 Jan. 2026
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Mintz stresses that redistribution begins with ongoing dialogue.—
Jennifer Jay Palumbo,
Forbes.com,
22 Jan. 2026
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Yuzee also stresses the importance of ownership.—
Jason Phillips,
USA Today,
22 Jan. 2026
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This apartment features two bedrooms and two baths.—
Bay Area Home Report,
Mercury News,
14 Jan. 2026
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The flat head features two intake points, an opening at the mouth of the attachment as well as holes along its bottom, that allow the tool more range to suck up dirt, dust, crumbs, and more.—
Jolie Kerr,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 Jan. 2026
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“Points (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/points%20%28up%29. Accessed 29 Jan. 2026.
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