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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Chiron in your 8th House highlights something sensitive that needs clarity.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
1 May 2026 -
The decision highlights the near-complete discretion law enforcement agencies have to withhold records from the public in criminal matters.—
Shelly Bradbury,
Denver Post,
1 May 2026
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GalaxyBids emphasizes its unique position as an alternative to the traditional shopping sites that some may find dull or monotonous.—
Connie Etemadi,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
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Marketing professor Jonah Berger emphasizes that understanding linguistics can enhance our communication skills, enabling us to fit in, persuade, engage, and positively influence others, especially with the aid of advanced language analysis tools and his SPEACC Framework.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
29 Apr. 2026
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Veteran Marcus Smart stresses the Lakers must be willing to play harder than ever to avoid a historic collapse and playoff exit.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Apr. 2026
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Garvey also stresses the importance of using your senses when evaluating items.—
Jazmine A. Ortiz,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2026
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The site design also features restroom facilities, laundry machines, internet access and a secured perimeter with around-the-clock onsite security.—
Hannah Elsmore,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
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The design also features guide tubes made of Q12 alloy to resist fuel assembly bowing and lateral deformation.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
26 Apr. 2026
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“Points (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/points%20%28up%29. Accessed 3 May. 2026.
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