underscore
Example Sentences
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Figures underscore the sheer scale of the crisis.
From BBC
He laid off some 10% of the company’s employees, which was a shock to the IBM tradition of lifetime tenure but underscored the necessity of change for company survival.
The complexity underscores the need for effective internal controls to prevent accounting errors.
The ongoing assaults highlighted the gap between the diplomatic narrative and the realities on the ground, underscoring that a cease-fire or concrete halt in hostilities remained far from agreed.
From Salon
Its rapid progress underscores the global stakes and the need for sustained U.S. leadership.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
