underscore
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The findings, based on more than 20 years of data of koala rescues, underscore the threat facing not just humans but wildlife as climate change makes heatwaves more frequent and intense.
From Barron's • May 26, 2026
Here again there are exceptions, but these underscore the absence of constitutional authority for Blanche’s action.
From Slate • May 26, 2026
The weekend ticket sales underscore the enduring appeal of Star Wars, which remains among Disney’s top five franchises, producing more than $1 billion in annual retail sales.
From Los Angeles Times • May 24, 2026
For Wallace Bulimo, biochemistry professor at Kenya's University of Nairobi, events in DR Congo underscore the need for more investment.
From BBC • May 22, 2026
Every now and then Ted pops in to watch with me, pausing the video to underscore a particularly dramatic moment: “See how she’s working around the vase? That’s an accident waiting to happen. ”
From "Nickel and Dimed: On (Not) Getting By in America" by Barbara Ehrenreich
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The SAT: Language of the Test, List 2
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The ACT: The Language of the Test, List 2
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