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supermarket tabloids that emphasize sensational news stories
that huge belt buckle only emphasizes his big gut
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In his address, Reagan emphasized the importance of free trade, while defending his decision to impose 100% tariffs on affected products.
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Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 24 Oct. 2025
Brand them for experience, emphasizing aroma and taste, not just potency.
—Jahan Marcu, Rolling Stone, 23 Oct. 2025
South Korea is committed to sharing this expertise with the US too, Lee said, emphasizing their bilateral relationship included economic, technological, and military cooperation.
—Will Ripley, CNN Money, 23 Oct. 2025
The trio was flanked by Swiss Guards and other dignitaries, emphasizing the ceremonial nature of the royal departure from the Holy See.
—Stephanie Giang-Paunon , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 23 Oct. 2025
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Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 24 Oct. 2025
Brand them for experience, emphasizing aroma and taste, not just potency.
—Jahan Marcu, Rolling Stone, 23 Oct. 2025
South Korea is committed to sharing this expertise with the US too, Lee said, emphasizing their bilateral relationship included economic, technological, and military cooperation.
—Will Ripley, CNN Money, 23 Oct. 2025
The trio was flanked by Swiss Guards and other dignitaries, emphasizing the ceremonial nature of the royal departure from the Holy See.
—Stephanie Giang-Paunon , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 23 Oct. 2025
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“Emphasize.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/emphasize. Accessed 24 Oct. 2025.
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emphasize
verb
em·pha·size
ˈem(p)-fə-ˌsīz 
emphasized; emphasizing
: to place emphasis on : stress as being important or so as to stand out
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