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Recent Examples of underscore Her presence on the show underscores the growing visibility of Black scientists in spaces where representation has long been limited, inspiring a new generation to see themselves in the wild. Okla Jones, Essence, 14 Oct. 2025 This asymmetry between how Trump handles antifa versus the Proud Boys underscores that this is more political theatrics and less than responding to security threats. Sal Rodriguez, Oc Register, 13 Oct. 2025 Those students—Caitlin Powell, Amber Harkonen and Meghan Navoy—presented a proposal for a natural dye garden that incorporated rain collection and composting; ultimately underscoring the industry’s future global challenges (plus past and present) and how FIT can tackle them. Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 13 Oct. 2025 Public records show Talbott registered as a Democrat in Maryland in 2006 and has voted in most general elections since, underscoring his long-standing political ties as his company plays a growing role in state election systems. Samantha-Jo Roth, The Washington Examiner, 13 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for underscore
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  • The five-year plan in focus this week is expected to emphasize China’s economic security and technological innovation in sectors like artificial intelligence, quantum computing, new energy and biotechnology.
    Simone McCarthy, CNN Money, 20 Oct. 2025
  • Movement organizers have emphasized nonviolent action and conducted safety training to promote de-escalation techniques.
    Adeola Adeosun, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 Oct. 2025
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  • As the fireline is constructed, inspected or reinforced, mappers record those details to adjust the containment percentage.
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  • The results reinforce what many pediatric specialists have long suspected—that too much screen exposure in early childhood may disrupt normal brain development.
    Daniella Gray, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Oct. 2025

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“Underscore.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/underscore. Accessed 20 Oct. 2025.

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