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italics

  1. Slanted letters that look like this: We the people. Italics are most often used to emphasize certain words, to indicate that they are in a foreign language, or to set off the title of a literary or artistic work.



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In italics, we are made privy to what Harris is thinking during their brief phone call: “Really?”

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It’s also been reported that Bondi promptly fired him, issuing a Trumpian statement in boldface, italics, all caps, different font sizes and various colors:

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The italics are mine, so put a pin on that phrase because it’s important.

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Here’s a list of all nominees from the ceremony, with winners highlighted in bold italics.

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The words and phrases that the plaintiffs replaced with their own tendentious language are in italics.

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