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[uhn-der-lahyn, uhn-der-lahyn, uhn-der-lahyn] / ˈʌn dərˌlaɪn, ˌʌn dərˈlaɪn, ˈʌn dərˌlaɪn /


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"What Burnham's doing is really very different because he's trying to underline that things can be better, and government can still make a difference."

From Barron's Jul. 26, 2026

To underline his point, equity financing costs are roughly where they were during the global financial crisis.

From MarketWatch Jul. 2, 2026

That would be unprecedented in post-war Germany and would underline Merz's dire approval ratings.

From Barron's Jul. 2, 2026

To underline the point, within 20 seconds, race control upgraded the flag to a double yellow, but everyone had completed their laps by then.

From BBC Jun. 30, 2026

There were several large Gryffindor banners, faded scarlet and gold, just to underline his difference from all the rest of the Slytherin family.

From "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows" by J.K. Rowling

“Reported interest at this kind of valuation underlines how far premium sports franchises have moved from trophy assets to institutional-grade investments. Scarcity is the defining feature,” Talikoti said.

From MarketWatch Aug. 10, 2026

The unusual intensity of some of the fires across Europe underlines the increasing risk the continent faces as climate change parches vegetation and makes the emergencies more extreme, scientists say.

From Barron's Jul. 31, 2026

And she underlines the fact that, when it comes to long-term care in the United States, only the relatively well-off have good choices.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 20, 2026

But May’s exit also underlines the broader reality of college sports in the topsy-turvy 2020s.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 22, 2026

She wrinkles her delicate nose, but panic underlines her words.

From "The Cruel Prince" by Holly Black

The letter underlined a legal warning made by Uefa that Fifa should not delete or destroy any documents related to the plans.

From BBC Aug. 10, 2026

As for the market, the news again underlined the progress Chinese AI labs have made relative to their American counterparts.

From MarketWatch Jul. 22, 2026

A Paramount spokesperson told Variety that the company is "grateful for the Court’s swift order" and underlined that it "preserves the status quo while the Court considers the antitrust issues presented."

From Barron's Jul. 20, 2026

John “Jak” Raymond, a delegate candidate in Hancock County, also underlined how the county delegate electorate differs from the primary electorate.

From Salon Jul. 18, 2026

My written directions said that I must take every road branch that turned right, and the word “every” was underlined.

From "Travels with Charley in Search of America" by John Steinbeck

Asia's representatives remain unbeaten and African nations have taken points from several higher-ranked opponents, underlining how difficult this World Cup has become for the traditional powers.

From BBC Jun. 16, 2026

The crypto-data provider Blockworks said that it acquired its rival Messari in a deal underlining the pressures faced by once-highflying startups in a deepening bear market.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 12, 2026

He emerged with huge credit, underlining his credentials as an awkward, physical operator for any heavyweight.

From BBC May 23, 2026

The UN General Assembly on Wednesday will weigh a draft resolution underlining states' obligations to combat climate change, a long-awaited move that has been scaled back under pressure from major greenhouse gas emitters.

From Barron's May 18, 2026

He tapped his pen on each in turn, underlining now and again, circling a phrase here and there.

From "Lizzie Bright and the Buckminster Boy" by Gary D. Schmidt




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