supermarket tabloids that emphasize sensational news stories
that huge belt buckle only emphasizes his big gut
Recent Examples on the WebThe letter emphasized the value Black athletes often bring to collegiate sports programs.—Nicquel Terry Ellis, CNN, 11 Mar. 2024 The name of the Gray New Deal emphasizes that the real solution has to be bold, just like the New Deal was bold.—Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 11 Mar. 2024 The air district said these levels remain consistent with federal standards but emphasized that the EPA has not officially determined the cause of the reaction.—Tony Briscoe, Los Angeles Times, 10 Mar. 2024 The film also colors complex, tense relationships with Judas (Harvey Keitel) and Mary Magdalene (Barbara Hershey) that effectively dramatize and emphasize Christ’s humanity.—Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 9 Mar. 2024 Maitri President Geetha Krishnamurthy emphasized that education is the key to preventing abuse.—Sal Pizarro, The Mercury News, 9 Mar. 2024 Stegall emphasized that the park was still open and that McDonald was parked legally.—Jonathan Shorman, Kansas City Star, 8 Mar. 2024 This year's Inspire Inclusion theme emphasizes diversity and empowerment across different sectors and the role inclusion plays in gender equality.—Essence, 8 Mar. 2024 Even the mayor, and the governor, despite constantly emphasizing a need to build their way out, can’t get past local control and the objections of highly intelligent, affluent residents.—Alena Botros, Fortune, 29 Feb. 2024
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