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supermarket tabloids that emphasize sensational news stories
that huge belt buckle only emphasizes his big gut
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Collison also emphasized that areas with deteriorating or no sidewalks, commonly in low-income neighborhoods, shouldn’t be left out of redevelopment.
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Daryl Perry, The Indianapolis Star, 21 Nov. 2024
Holistic Employee Well-Being Many organizations emphasize the importance of work-life balance, mental health support and a positive work environment, but these initiatives frequently fall short.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
Through filmmaker support programs that emphasize in-person, inclusive community-building, UFO creates opportunities for filmmakers from wide-ranging, intersectional backgrounds to develop and produce films.
—Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 20 Nov. 2024
Clark also emphasized the importance of reframing the issue, advising parents not to blame their children for their intense emotions.
—Julianna Bragg, CNN, 20 Nov. 2024
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Daryl Perry, The Indianapolis Star, 21 Nov. 2024
Holistic Employee Well-Being Many organizations emphasize the importance of work-life balance, mental health support and a positive work environment, but these initiatives frequently fall short.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
Through filmmaker support programs that emphasize in-person, inclusive community-building, UFO creates opportunities for filmmakers from wide-ranging, intersectional backgrounds to develop and produce films.
—Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 20 Nov. 2024
Clark also emphasized the importance of reframing the issue, advising parents not to blame their children for their intense emotions.
—Julianna Bragg, CNN, 20 Nov. 2024
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“Emphasize.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/emphasize. Accessed 30 Nov. 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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