as in emphasized
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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 underscored
The election has also underscored two sharply diverging visions for the future of peace in a country marked by years of conflict.
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Megan Janetsky, Los Angeles Times, 1 June 2026
The episode rattled markets and underscored how exposed Colombia remains to shifts in US policy, particularly on trade and counter-narcotics funding.
—Sebastian Jimenez, CNN Money, 31 May 2026
The strikes — which came as Israel expanded its own offensive in Lebanon — underscored persistent tensions in the Middle East, despite ceasefires notionally being in place in both conflicts.
—semafor.com, 29 May 2026
Machado’s enduring influence Machado’s emergence at the center of the Panama summit underscored both her enduring influence and the political transformation that has reshaped Venezuela since Maduro’s removal.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 29 May 2026
The recent Garden Grove chemical threat underscored the doctors’ civic mission, said Inchizu.
—Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Oc Register, 29 May 2026
According to the team, the achievement underscored VENUS’ true potential.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 28 May 2026
That position is underscored by its origin story.
—Adam Hurly, Robb Report, 27 May 2026
The attack and the apparent interception failures underscored Ukraine's chronic shortage of air defense missiles capable of downing ballistics.
—CBS News, 24 May 2026
Megan Janetsky, Los Angeles Times, 1 June 2026
The episode rattled markets and underscored how exposed Colombia remains to shifts in US policy, particularly on trade and counter-narcotics funding.
—Sebastian Jimenez, CNN Money, 31 May 2026
The strikes — which came as Israel expanded its own offensive in Lebanon — underscored persistent tensions in the Middle East, despite ceasefires notionally being in place in both conflicts.
—semafor.com, 29 May 2026
Machado’s enduring influence Machado’s emergence at the center of the Panama summit underscored both her enduring influence and the political transformation that has reshaped Venezuela since Maduro’s removal.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 29 May 2026
The recent Garden Grove chemical threat underscored the doctors’ civic mission, said Inchizu.
—Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Oc Register, 29 May 2026
According to the team, the achievement underscored VENUS’ true potential.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 28 May 2026
That position is underscored by its origin story.
—Adam Hurly, Robb Report, 27 May 2026
The attack and the apparent interception failures underscored Ukraine's chronic shortage of air defense missiles capable of downing ballistics.
—CBS News, 24 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for underscored
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The project posed several issues for an artist who had always emphasized clarity and simplicity in his solitary picture-taking.—
James Quandt,
Artforum,
2 June 2026
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Instead of treating automation as a cost-reduction tool, Sharda has emphasized reducing friction for both employees and applicants.—
Malana VanTyler,
USA Today,
2 June 2026
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Also, the second-quarter revenue growth outlook of more than 30% reinforced Ikeda’s confidence in DDOG’s potential to generate further acceleration in its growth.—
TipRanks.com Staff,
CNBC,
31 May 2026
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Humility has to be understood, developed, measured, and reinforced as part of the system of leadership.—
Mary Crossan,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
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