- present participle of underline.
underlining
Example Sentences
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Several agreements on health, transport and energy will be signed on the second day of the visit on Monday, according to a French presidential official, underlining the strength of the Paris-Riyadh relationship.
From Barron's ● Aug. 23, 2026
It is a significant punishment, underlining how annoyed Fifa are at having their showpiece occasion, broadcast to an estimated 1.5bn people globally, tarnished by such awful scenes.
From BBC ● Aug. 21, 2026
Last year, the government allowed private firms to build and operate atomic power projects, underlining a push for alternative energy.
From Barron's ● Aug. 15, 2026
Only Ousmane Dembele had a better combined shot volume with chance creation in Ligue 1, underlining Barcola's rare ability to both finish attacks and create opportunities for team-mates.
From BBC ● Aug. 5, 2026
She smelled of soap with an underlining of onion.
From "The Devil's Arithmetic" by Jane Yolen
