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supermarket tabloids that emphasize sensational news stories
that huge belt buckle only emphasizes his big gut
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Cantwell wanted to emphasize the importance of a national privacy bill in the world of AI, noting that the risks to people's privacy are higher than ever.
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Ashley Gold, Axios, 11 July 2024
First Judicial District Court of New Mexico 3h ago / 12:00 PM PDT
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'Zero evidence' Baldwin loaded the gun, defense asserts
Doha Madani
Before the break, Spiro emphasized the limited role Baldwin played in preparing his firearm for the scene during his cross-examination of Poppell.
—NBC News, 11 July 2024
People who are assigned male at birth or who identify as male need support to embrace masculinity in a healthy, positive way—one that emphasizes being attuned to your feelings and living in harmony with others.
—Wendy Wisner, Health, 11 July 2024
New head coach Dave Canales has emphasized his desire for the quarterback to release the ball within 2.7 seconds, and the hope is that a faster delivery will keep Young clean from pressure more often than not.
—Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 11 July 2024
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Ashley Gold, Axios, 11 July 2024
First Judicial District Court of New Mexico 3h ago / 12:00 PM PDT
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'Zero evidence' Baldwin loaded the gun, defense asserts
Doha Madani
Before the break, Spiro emphasized the limited role Baldwin played in preparing his firearm for the scene during his cross-examination of Poppell.
—NBC News, 11 July 2024
People who are assigned male at birth or who identify as male need support to embrace masculinity in a healthy, positive way—one that emphasizes being attuned to your feelings and living in harmony with others.
—Wendy Wisner, Health, 11 July 2024
New head coach Dave Canales has emphasized his desire for the quarterback to release the ball within 2.7 seconds, and the hope is that a faster delivery will keep Young clean from pressure more often than not.
—Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 11 July 2024
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“Emphasize.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/emphasize. Accessed 15 Jul. 2024.
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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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