undertone
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The research service Citrini just authored a note sharing that upbeat undertone.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 15, 2026
In the history of Musk, meanwhile, an odd undertone entered the conversation this week.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 6, 2026
And that adds a particularly tragic undertone to the coming persecution of the capital’s homeless people: Studies show that most homeless people were residents before they lost their homes.
From Slate ● Aug. 13, 2025
She continues: “The almonds add a touch of sweetness that helps cut through some of the heat from the chiles, while the peanuts add a buttery undertone to the dish.”
From Salon ● Mar. 31, 2025
“Riddle’s diary’s gone,” he said in an undertone to Ron.
From "Harry Potter And The Chamber Of Secrets" by J. K. Rowling
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More pressingly, the undertones and birth of Malfoid mark a distinct change to the direction of this fan fiction.
From Slate ● Oct. 29, 2026
Kevin Warsh’s address was terse following his first Fed meeting as chair, but his messaging carried decidedly hawkish undertones, fueling bets that the central bank may raise interest rates later this year.
From Barron's ● Jun. 18, 2026
Crouse’s father and his partner had a similar habit of writing stories with political undertones, Crouse said, asking audiences, “Who are you when the whistle blows?”
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 27, 2026
He appeared on the soundtrack to Dhurandhar, a movie released last year, the political undertones of which were not well received in Pakistan where the film is banned.
From BBC ● Feb. 15, 2026
The color climbs over the man's arm, changing his skin from pale gray to a warm color with yellowy undertones.
From "The Belles" by Dhonielle Clayton
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