underscore
Example Sentences
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Under the surface of the March employment report, however, were some disturbing signs that underscore the U.S. labor market is not as good as it looks.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 3, 2026
Instead of making the case for the war, Rubio’s comments underscore its fragility.
From Salon • Apr. 1, 2026
The results underscore the headwinds the Chinese electronics giant has been contending with across its businesses, with shares under pressure over the past six months amid concerns about the challenging environment.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 24, 2026
That’s gotten harder over the years as underscore music for films has become more about soundscape and sound design.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 13, 2026
As if to underscore his words, at that moment the sky opened, and Kaede stuffed the last bite of her bun into her mouth as they all scrambled for their rain gear.
From "Huntress" by Malinda Lo
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