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supermarket tabloids that emphasize sensational news stories
that huge belt buckle only emphasizes his big gut
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This emphasizes the attackers more.
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Pj Green
april 5, Kansas City Star, 5 Apr. 2026
Lively emphasized her intention to continue speaking out, framing the situation as part of a broader effort to challenge systems that silence individuals who come forward with similar misconduct allegations.
—ABC News, 4 Apr. 2026
The student said his outlook has changed, emphasizing the importance of support and motivation.
—Mona Darwish, Oc Register, 4 Apr. 2026
The people gathered emphasized their desire for Metayer Bowen's legacy to live on.
—Steve Maugeri, CBS News, 4 Apr. 2026
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Pj Green
april 5, Kansas City Star, 5 Apr. 2026
Lively emphasized her intention to continue speaking out, framing the situation as part of a broader effort to challenge systems that silence individuals who come forward with similar misconduct allegations.
—ABC News, 4 Apr. 2026
The student said his outlook has changed, emphasizing the importance of support and motivation.
—Mona Darwish, Oc Register, 4 Apr. 2026
The people gathered emphasized their desire for Metayer Bowen's legacy to live on.
—Steve Maugeri, CBS News, 4 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for emphasize
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“Emphasize.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/emphasize. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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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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