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Example Sentences
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The situation underscores a broader truth about modern wealth: For all the breathless rankings and headline valuations, the finances of the superrich are often opaque.
The listing would underscore the continued viability of neighborhood bookstores despite the strength of Amazon.com and the increasing popularity of streaming shows and podcasts competing with books for consumers’ attention.
The crumb is dense, almost fudgy, flecked with earthy carrot and toasted nuts that have been folded in and ground to underscore the cake’s warmth.
From Salon
The shift also underscores the tech industry’s deepening influence in Hollywood’s infrastructure.
From Los Angeles Times
Data from Japan showed the country’s U.S.-bound exports rose for the first time in eight months in November, underscoring resilience in the manufacturing sector and reinforcing expectations of an interest-rate hike this week.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
