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underscore

[uhn-der-skawr, -skohr, uhn-der-skawr, -skohr, uhn-der-skawr, -skohr] / ˈʌn dərˌskɔr, -ˌskoʊr, ˌʌn dərˈskɔr, -ˈskoʊr, ˈʌn dərˌskɔr, -ˌskoʊr /


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Unusual disease outbreaks underscore the need for institutions like this.

From Slate • May 14, 2026

And it’s been showing up everywhere to underscore almost anything.

From Salon • May 7, 2026

"Creatine's anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties further underscore its promise in clinical settings, though more robust trials are needed to confirm these benefits," he explains.

From Science Daily • May 4, 2026

The divisions underscore the challenge that Powell’s successor, Warsh, could face as the central bank navigates new inflation hazards from the energy shocks.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 29, 2026

He wanted to underscore the waste and immorality of the standard American diet.

From "Into the Wild" by Jon Krakauer




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