underscore

Example Sentences

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The acknowledgment underscores that despite weeks of intensive U.S. operations targeting Iran’s missile infrastructure, the threat has not been fully eliminated and continues to be a factor in the military operation.

From Los Angeles Times

Holly Dagres, an Iran specialist at The Washington Institute for Near East Policy think tank told the BBC that the use of children at security checkpoints "underscores the desperation of the Islamic Republic".

From BBC

Advocates say the latest death underscores those claims.

From Los Angeles Times

This dynamic underscores a broader issue: Many investors may not have fully appreciated the liquidity profile and structural limitations of these private-capital funds.

From MarketWatch

While authorities insist the situation is under control, the imposition of a curfew underscores the seriousness of the threat and the urgency of preventing further escalation.

From BBC