- present participle of underline.
underlining
Example Sentences
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Last year, the government allowed private firms to build and operate atomic power projects, underlining a push for alternative energy.
From Barron's ● Aug. 15, 2026
The latter are once again facing American military attacks across their territory, underlining their inability to defend their territorial sovereignty.
From BBC ● Jul. 14, 2026
International investors are wagering that London-listed stocks trade at a discount, underlining the valuation gap between U.K. stocks and their international peers, Streeter writes.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 7, 2026
But I deeply appreciated that while underlining the real obstacles Deborah and Ava faced, the writers showcased and explored how the bad choices each women had made, and defended, also contributed to their situations.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 29, 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
