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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Charles Wylie, the museum’s curator of photography, says the exhibit highlights the centrality of the Black experience in American history, from the tragedies to the mundaneness of family life.—
Kamal Morgan,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
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The Parks Department created an interactive map that highlights all wildflower blooms in the state right now.—
Emilee Coblentz,
Outside,
13 Mar. 2026
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Paul Advisory & Legal Group PLLC emphasizes that protection strategies are strongest when they are integrated into the business long before a sale is imminent.—
Ascend Agency,
New York Daily News,
11 Mar. 2026
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Jupiter Direct emphasizes the value of consistent, small habits, rather than momentary, flash-in-the-pan type efforts.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
10 Mar. 2026
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Campbell stresses the importance of explaining to this age group to not take other people's medications.—
Gina Lee Castro,
jsonline.com,
13 Mar. 2026
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Still, Wachter stresses, AI is not a replacement for a doctor.—
Katia Riddle,
NPR,
11 Mar. 2026
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The missile system features an inertial navigation system (INS) and mid-course Global Positioning System (GPS) guidance.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
15 Mar. 2026
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The evening features a silent auction, student achievement booths, live performances and dinner.—
Anne Gelhaus,
Mercury News,
15 Mar. 2026
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“Points (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/points%20%28up%29. Accessed 18 Mar. 2026.
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