as in to emphasize
to make more apparent
a history of the Old West that underscores the role that pioneer women had in bringing order and stability to the wild frontier
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Recent Examples of underscore
But some other members underscored the safety of Merck’s shot, which won approval from the Food and Drug Administration earlier this month.
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Annika Kim Constantino, CNBC, 26 June 2025
Gandhi underscored this as intentional support for India’s creative economy.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 25 June 2025
These figures underscore the structural inequities that shape who is most at risk of overdose and who has access to resources, according to the report.
—Marcos Magaña, Los Angeles Times, 25 June 2025
The loss of a candidate backed by major unions, the Clintons, and Times editorial board underscores the risks of relying on institutional muscle to win races that increasingly hinge on authenticity and trust.
—Jesus Mesa, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 June 2025
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Annika Kim Constantino, CNBC, 26 June 2025
Gandhi underscored this as intentional support for India’s creative economy.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 25 June 2025
These figures underscore the structural inequities that shape who is most at risk of overdose and who has access to resources, according to the report.
—Marcos Magaña, Los Angeles Times, 25 June 2025
The loss of a candidate backed by major unions, the Clintons, and Times editorial board underscores the risks of relying on institutional muscle to win races that increasingly hinge on authenticity and trust.
—Jesus Mesa, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 June 2025
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Similarly, Lesly Leon, bound for an administrative fellowship at Kaiser Permanente in Northern California, emphasized the duality of personal and community growth in a meaningful career.—
Glenn Llopis,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2025
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But Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi emphasized Tehran had no interest in negotiating with the U.S. while Israel continued attacking.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
21 June 2025
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The Verve Therapeutics acquisition reinforces Eli Lilly’s position as an attractive investment opportunity, supported by strong demand for its obesity treatments and successful diversification into high-potential therapeutic areas.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2025
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That comes after Trump has broadly praised Israel's aggressive campaign against Iran's nuclear and military infrastructure, reinforcing a hawkish stance that bolsters Israel's right-wing leadership in its operations—not only against Iran but also in Gaza and the West Bank.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 June 2025
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“Underscore.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/underscore. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.
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