as in highlighting
to indicate the importance of by centering attention on
pointed up his warning by furiously wagging his finger at them
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For instance, Airbus alone ended 2025 with a backlog of 8,754 commercial aircraft, highlighting just how far demand has outpaced production capacity.
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Following meetings with management, RBC Capital analyst Gregory Pardy reaffirmed a buy rating on Ovintiv stock with a price target of $70, highlighting that the stock is on RBC's Global Energy Best Ideas List.
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The brand aims to stand out in-aisle with clear positioning, emphasizing design, performance, and practical sustainability.
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That was despite intensifying heat that Cage and the communications team would make a point of emphasizing on-site and in messaging.
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Novo Nordisk is stressing the overall health benefits of Wegovy, including lower risk of cardiovascular problems such as heart attacks and strokes.
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Beijing, Bangalore and Shanghai achieved scores of around 85% each, with Asian respondents stressing that their cities are welcoming to everyone.
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New reads abound for your vacation tote throughout the weeks of July, with fiction picks featuring a Carnival cruise casualty, a highly entertaining jewel heist at the Waldorf-Astoria, and a Soviet-era madcap adventure.
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Take a look Currency of America 250 An uncirculated set of coins featuring change marking America's 250th birthday is now available ahead of the nation's anniversary on July 4.
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“Pointing (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pointing%20%28up%29. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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