as in to highlight
to indicate the importance of by centering attention on
pointed up his warning by furiously wagging his finger at them
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The transformation, which began last year, is meant to highlight the focus on BERGs in strengthening the employee community and workplace experience.—
Sara Fischer,
Axios,
11 Feb. 2025 -
This latest exchange highlights the broader ideological divide between Tehran and Washington.—
Justin Gest,
Newsweek,
11 Feb. 2025
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Trump and Vice President JD Vance have emphasized that cuts to Social Security and Medicare are largely off the table except for fraud and abuse.—
Ramsey Touchberry,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
8 Feb. 2025
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However, Surya emphasized that her goal with This City is a Battlefield was never to make a documentary.—
Sara Merican,
Deadline,
8 Feb. 2025
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Panama’s President Mulino has stressed that sovereignty over the canal is not up for debate.—
Nate Iglehart,
The Christian Science Monitor,
5 Feb. 2025
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Sources stressed that the new Culture Sec’s idea is just one of a number being considered and is not set in stone.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
5 Feb. 2025
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The 40th-anniversary special in 2015 featured a cold open with Jimmy Fallon and Justin Timberlake, a monologue from Steve Martin with a bevy of celebrity cameos, and sketches with more of the show's all-timers.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
17 Feb. 2025
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The Solarium, for example, featured on many ships in its fleet, offers lounge space, whirlpools and more.—
Nathan Diller,
USA TODAY,
17 Feb. 2025
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“Point (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/point%20%28up%29. Accessed 20 Feb. 2025.
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