underscored

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The mea culpa was well-received by the trio and underscored Cora’s ability to smooth over even the most awkward situations.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

One trend underscored growth in the quarter: higher Covid-19 vaccine sales, largely due to long-term government partnerships in international markets.

From Barron's • May 1, 2026

Data from the International Energy Agency underscored this U.S outlier status, with a 2.6% decline in domestic sales of plug-in vehicles bucking the global trend.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 23, 2026

Other options underscored how slanted the questionnaire were: “trophy wife/rich partner, never working,” “ultra-successful, independent, famous —even if single” and “partnered, childfree, building a creative career, traveling together.”

From Salon • Apr. 13, 2026

The fact that these are two separate questions needs to be underscored right away.

From "Nickel and Dimed: On (Not) Getting By in America" by Barbara Ehrenreich