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

VERB

emphasize; mark

Synonyms

STRONGEST

accentuate highlight indicate point up stress underscore

STRONG

bracket caption feature italicize rule

WEAK

call attention to check off draw attention to give emphasis interlineate play up point to

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Nielsen added that Greenland remained open to cooperating with the US but underlined the importance of discussing issues directly.

From BBC

The Philippine central bank cut rates at its first meeting of the year, a widely expected move as weak growth underlines the need for more economic support.

From The Wall Street Journal

"These findings underline the ongoing need to educate visitors about respecting our beautiful Highland environment and the communities who live here," he added.

From BBC

His golden moment also underlined that he is Norway's loss.

From Barron's

Flows in digital asset exchange-traded funds “underline this cautious tone,” with data showing outflows from U.S. spot bitcoin ETFs and ether ETFs on Wednesday.

From The Wall Street Journal

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