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Recent Examples of Synonyms for spotlighting
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This Iranian regime has spent years focusing outside its borders on fomenting terrorism and aggression in Iraq, Syria, Lebanon, Yemen, Gaza, instead of listening to the needs of its own citizens.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
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This shows that focusing on quality, technology, and caring for patients is the best way to achieve medical excellence today.—
Jason Phillips,
USA Today,
11 Jan. 2026
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Officers were reportedly reviewing security camera footage in the area in hopes of identifying a suspect.—
Washington Examiner Staff,
The Washington Examiner,
8 Jan. 2026
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Last April, the Wyn Beauty founder shared a sweet video on her Instagram with her daughter Adira, as the little one practiced identifying colors.—
Kayla Grant,
PEOPLE,
7 Jan. 2026
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Several new state laws affecting education take effect this month, highlighting the rights of immigrant students and the growth of artificial intelligence in schools.—
Hope Moses,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Jan. 2026
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This feature from the South Florida Sun Sentinel is part of a series of stories highlighting concerns in Palm Beach County’s Agricultural Reserve, a region where there’s long-standing debate over land preservation and growth.—
Abigail Hasebroock,
Sun Sentinel,
10 Jan. 2026
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Squeeze Burger plans to continue making their burgers, featuring their signature crispy cheese skirt, out of a food truck.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacbee.com,
10 Jan. 2026
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The cookies are similar to my own mom’s recipe, featuring maraschino cherries in both the cookie dough and pink glaze, but with the addition of almond extract.—
Heather Riske,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Jan. 2026
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Middlebrooks echoed those concerns, emphasizing the importance of the services provided by the health system.—
Da Lin,
CBS News,
10 Jan. 2026
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Experts say there is no clear pattern behind recent shark encounters, emphasizing that the ocean is a dynamic environment where humans enter the natural habitat of marine predators.—
Ryan Macasero,
Mercury News,
8 Jan. 2026
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