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 losses underscore the extent to which the conflict in Iran has upended perceived wisdom in the bond markets.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 10, 2026
Both cases, including one that got as far as the Supreme Court, underscore the determination of AI promoters and uses to infiltrate the new technology deeper into society.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 6, 2026
It would speak eloquently of how rare are the living things of our planet, and would underscore, as nothing else in human history has, the individual worth of every human being.
From "Cosmos" by Carl Sagan
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