emphasis upon

Frequency: 4.02.5 per million words

A more formal alternative to 'on', used to introduce the subject being emphasized.

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Examples (10)

  • The research places great emphasis upon the socio-economic factors influencing educational outcomes.
  • The new legislation lays considerable emphasis upon the protection of endangered species.
  • The Renaissance was characterized by a renewed emphasis upon classical art and humanism.
  • Our corporate strategy will now have a stronger emphasis upon sustainable practices.
  • Stoic philosophy puts particular emphasis upon virtue and living in accordance with nature.
  • The curriculum's emphasis upon critical thinking is intended to prepare students for a complex world.
  • In their closing argument, the defense placed much emphasis upon the lack of physical evidence.
  • True leadership requires an emphasis upon empathy and communication, not just authority.
  • The scientific community has recently shifted its emphasis upon reproducible research methods.
  • The critic's review noted the author's constant emphasis upon the theme of redemption.