- plural of underscore.
- present tense form of underscore (3rd person singular).
underscores
Example Sentences
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"That he does so at will with little opposition underscores how unassailable his position is at the moment."
From BBC ● Oct. 29, 2026
It also underscores the scientific importance of the Zhenghe Fauna, a fossil assemblage that is helping researchers investigate a poorly understood period in bird evolution.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 24, 2026
He underscores that the story is not about the fire itself, rather a journey that highlights resilience, laughter and love and “facing things you never thought were possible,” he shared.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 15, 2026
The arrest of the 35-year-old Saudi national underscores that threats to Silicon Valley firms often originate within their own ranks.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 14, 2026
His memory underscores some differences in how the children saw their parents, and the strife.
From "A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age" by Matt Richtel
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