as in to emphasize
to indicate the importance of by centering attention on
punctuated each and every word of his denial with a pound of his fist on the table
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Recent Examples of punctuate
Photo : Dallas and Harris Photography A marble shower punctuated by brass fixtures.
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Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 5 Mar. 2025
Many held blue-and-white Israeli flags punctuated by the orange balloons and clothing that mourners and activists have adopted in honor of the Bibas boys' red hair.
—Max Butterworth, NBC News, 26 Feb. 2025
Monday’s slide punctuated a rocky couple of weeks for Wall Street.
—Stan Choe, Los Angeles Times, 3 Mar. 2025
The collaboration is more than just looks, though: After all, it’s still punctuated by the very same attention to detail that LoveShackFancy prides itself in.
—Stacia Datskovska, WWD, 27 Feb. 2025
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Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 5 Mar. 2025
Many held blue-and-white Israeli flags punctuated by the orange balloons and clothing that mourners and activists have adopted in honor of the Bibas boys' red hair.
—Max Butterworth, NBC News, 26 Feb. 2025
Monday’s slide punctuated a rocky couple of weeks for Wall Street.
—Stan Choe, Los Angeles Times, 3 Mar. 2025
The collaboration is more than just looks, though: After all, it’s still punctuated by the very same attention to detail that LoveShackFancy prides itself in.
—Stacia Datskovska, WWD, 27 Feb. 2025
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Fred Nuzzo, who learned how to make pizza at Modern when his brother owned it, always emphasized to his son and others to never try to cut cost corners on ingredients, because the pizza wouldn’t be the same.—
Pamela McLoughlin,
Hartford Courant,
17 Mar. 2025
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This could include funding for multi-institutional AI research initiatives, policy frameworks that encourage responsible data sharing and standardized evaluation metrics that emphasize generalizability. 4.—
Sanjay Juneja,
Forbes,
17 Mar. 2025
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The Tribune also highlighted potential conflicts of interest in Irvin going into business with a city employee.—
R. Christian Smith,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Mar. 2025
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The museum also highlights how Swinton was inspired by authoritarian leaders Benito Mussolini and Kim Il-sung to nail her mannerisms.—
Matt Minton,
Variety,
21 Mar. 2025
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Butner said inflation has stressed budgets and that a national reduction in jobs is typically an indication more people will use the food bank’s services.—
Kate Marijolovic,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Mar. 2025
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Wildlife experts stress that influencers and tourists - like everyone else - should do their best to appreciate nature from a safe distance and carefully research ethical ways to visit and volunteer with animals up close.—
Rachel Treisman,
NPR,
14 Mar. 2025
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Each egg features a different filling with a different vibrantly-colored foil.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
12 Mar. 2025
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Elsewhere, British filmmaker and producer Asif Kapadia will feature as part of the VdR-Industry days with a masterclass.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
12 Mar. 2025
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