This new trend will be emphasized by the upcoming Olympics, with the number of users on Facebook having risen to 900 million -- nine times the figure it was for the Beijing Games of 2008.

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Phil Beck, who is leading Merck's legal defense, emphasized that there will be some losses.

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But the company emphasized that it will be conserving the competitive advantage of its giant sales force.

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" Yet, all the photos and event information will be available publicly, so he emphasized the entirely opt-in nature of Highlight: "You're in the service because you want it.

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" He emphasized that the study will be presented soon, allowing "every cardiologist and physician in the field to make their own decision about the data.

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"Secretary Hagel expressed outrage and disgust over the troubling allegations and emphasized that this matter will be dealt with swiftly and decisively, " said George Little, Pentagon press secretary.

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Facebook and Gamesys have both emphasized that real-money gambling services will be kept away from underage visitors.

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The president emphasized repeatedly that people who like their health care plans will not be forced to change.

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The officials emphasized that the investigation would be completely transparent so that the public will have confidence in the outcome.

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