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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Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez highlighted that the vast majority—94%—of these visas were granted in connection with real estate investments in already strained housing markets, such as Madrid and Barcelona.—
Alex Ledsom,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2025 -
The event, the state’s longest-running and most prestigious craft beer competition, highlights innovation and excellence in California’s brewing industry.—
Marcus D. Smith,
Sacbee.com,
1 June 2025
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President Obama emphasized battery-electric vehicles and solar, while President Trump focused on fossil fuels.—
Robert Rapier,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
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During his address in the Senate chamber, King Charles emphasized Canada’s independence and resilience.—
Jasmine Baehr,
FOXNews.com,
28 May 2025
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Emergency officials stressed the importance of monitoring weather updates and local alerts.—
Barney Henderson,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 June 2025
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Tony stressed that security-camera footage shows the deputies used an appropriate amount of force in controlling Caputo.—
Isabel Rivera,
Miami Herald,
6 June 2025
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The 44-year-old actress and businesswoman shared a series of photos on her Instagram, many of which feature her lounging poolside in her bikini, accompanied by uplifting messages for the coming month.—
Lori A Bashian,
FOXNews.com,
4 June 2025
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The 800-acre site in Rockingham’s Energy Way Industrial Park will feature 20 buildings ranging in size between 200,000 to 225,000 square feet, as reported by Business North Carolina.—
Desiree Mathurin,
Charlotte Observer,
4 June 2025
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“Point (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/point%20%28up%29. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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