- present participle of underline.
underlining
Example Sentences
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BOJ Gov. Kazuo Ueda has expressed concerns about the impact of rapid policy tightening, underlining the need for gradual adjustments.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 30, 2026
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
His 4.17 expected assists from open play was also comfortably the highest figure among the four, underlining his ability to create chances as well as find scoring positions himself.
From BBC ● Aug. 6, 2026
Asia's representatives remain unbeaten and African nations have taken points from several higher-ranked opponents, underlining how difficult this World Cup has become for the traditional powers.
From BBC ● Jun. 16, 2026
Derek had watched all of this with intense interest, writing in his notebook from time to time, underlining things, nodding.
From "The River" by Gary Paulsen
