Example Sentences

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You'll recall that the country was at war in Iraq and Afghanistan so Democratic presidential nominee John Kerry was emphasizing his heroic Vietnam war record.

From Salon • Sep. 27, 2024

Kabua said Washington was emphasizing its renewed engagement with the Pacific islands and added: "It is essential for all of us to ensure that words are met with action."

From Reuters • Sep. 20, 2022

Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe, who took office in May, was emphasizing the monumental task he faced in turning around an economy he said was heading for “rock bottom.”

From Seattle Times • Jul. 9, 2022

For Jenkins, the key was emphasizing survival as well as suffering.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 23, 2021

Of late the fairness of Malise had deepened into abiding beauty, yet to-night it was the garb she was emphasizing it would seem, and what it stood for, not the personality.

From The House of Fulfilment by Martin, George Madden