The phrase "placed emphasis" is correct and usable in written English.
You can use it when you are wanting to emphasize an idea or point in a sentence. For example: "He placed emphasis on the importance of proper punctuation in written communication."
Previously, linguists had placed emphasis on diachronic linguistics.
In fact, the ships' articles placed emphasis on the reverence due to them, and punishment for any infractions of it.
The Court described the protected interest as a right to privacy and placed emphasis on the marriage relation and the protected space of the marital bedroom.
Wilhite found that Norwegians placed emphasis on something they call koselighet — which roughly translates as "coziness," but with certain social connotations.
"Global events have placed emphasis on the need for the international community to assist societies undergoing violent social and economic transition," the United Nations said in a statement issued in neighboring Kenya.
Domestic Violence Victoria chief executive Fiona McCormack said the terms of reference of the commission were encouraging because they placed emphasis on the perpetrators, as well as early intervention.
Paterno's "Grand Experiment", which placed emphasis on academics and proved athletes could also be top students, is a source of pride for Penn Staters who credit Paterno for giving the university an identity to be proud of.
Mr. Ostrowski, 50, rose to the top of Bertelsmann as the head of its printing and services division, Arvato, and since taking the helm in January, he has placed emphasis on its nuts-and-bolts businesses.
It placed emphasis on easier installation and management this devices.
Alongside China, Uber has placed emphasis on its business in India this year.
The pair pack lower specc'ed cameras — one area where LG has placed emphasis with the G4.
