underrepresented
adjective
un·der·rep·re·sent·ed
ˌən-dər-ˌre-pri-ˈzen-təd 
: inadequately represented
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The PhD Project is one of many nonprofits that helps underrepresented groups gain access to higher education.
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Dallas Morning News, 19 Feb. 2026
The director’s production company was launched in 2018 to develop and produce underrepresented stories and to incubate projects for first- and second-time filmmakers.
—Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 19 Feb. 2026
Bindery Books, a startup founded by publishing veterans, uses social media book influencers as acquiring editors to champion underrepresented authors and build engaged reader communities.
—Malia Mendez, Los Angeles Times, 18 Feb. 2026
Harmon ran Jackson’s 1988 presidential campaign in San Diego, and his dedication to underrepresented people through his Rainbow Coalition was an inspiration to her.
—Maura Fox, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Feb. 2026
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Dallas Morning News, 19 Feb. 2026
The director’s production company was launched in 2018 to develop and produce underrepresented stories and to incubate projects for first- and second-time filmmakers.
—Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 19 Feb. 2026
Bindery Books, a startup founded by publishing veterans, uses social media book influencers as acquiring editors to champion underrepresented authors and build engaged reader communities.
—Malia Mendez, Los Angeles Times, 18 Feb. 2026
Harmon ran Jackson’s 1988 presidential campaign in San Diego, and his dedication to underrepresented people through his Rainbow Coalition was an inspiration to her.
—Maura Fox, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Feb. 2026
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“Underrepresented.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/underrepresented. Accessed 20 Feb. 2026.
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