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underline

[uhn-der-lahyn, uhn-der-lahyn, uhn-der-lahyn] / ˈʌn dərˌlaɪn, ˌʌn dərˈlaɪn, ˈʌn dərˌlaɪn /


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Even though neither setback can be attributed solely to the World Cup, both underline the physical demands being placed on players in an increasingly crowded football calendar.

From BBC Jul. 31, 2026

British Prime Minister Andy Burnham will on Monday host Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky as his first foreign leader since taking office a week ago, to underline London's "unwavering support" for Kyiv.

From Barron's Jul. 26, 2026

To underline what will await the teams, the two hottest games in the group stage were both in Miami.

From BBC Jul. 11, 2026

To underline his point, equity financing costs are roughly where they were during the global financial crisis.

From MarketWatch Jul. 2, 2026

As we shall see, the practice of “pointing” our writing has always been offered in a spirit of helpfulness, to underline meaning and prevent awkward misunderstandings between writer and reader.

From "Eats, Shoots & Leaves" by Author

While rewatching one of the “Miasma” sequels, Kris takes out a pen and paper, writes the word “DESIRE” in all caps, and underlines it twice.

From Salon Aug. 26, 2026

“Reported interest at this kind of valuation underlines how far premium sports franchises have moved from trophy assets to institutional-grade investments. Scarcity is the defining feature,” Talikoti said.

From MarketWatch Aug. 10, 2026

The unusual intensity of some of the fires underlines the increasing risk the continent faces as climate change parches vegetation and makes the emergencies more extreme, scientists say.

From Barron's Jul. 30, 2026

The vagueness there underlines the current lack of market for the 15th highest scorer in United's history, with 138 goals - someone who is only 17 short of a place in the top 10.

From BBC Jul. 20, 2026

Vincent writes in response: “That’s a really good one, about Bague,” and underlines it three times.

From "Vincent and Theo: The Van Gogh Brothers" by Deborah Heiligman

It also underlined the increasingly paradoxical dynamic between college and professional football:

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 26, 2026

That underlined a boom in tourist arrivals in Greece, which last year were 23 percent higher than the 2019 pre-Covid peak, at 38 million, in a country of around 10 million people.

From Barron's Aug. 23, 2026

As for the market, the news again underlined the progress Chinese AI labs have made relative to their American counterparts.

From MarketWatch Jul. 22, 2026

John “Jak” Raymond, a delegate candidate in Hancock County, also underlined how the county delegate electorate differs from the primary electorate.

From Salon Jul. 18, 2026

Puts it down and checks the Green Book again—Playa de Cortés is underlined beneath Guaymas.

From "Clean Getaway" by Nic Stone

The trial judge, Dabney Friedrich, has agreed that the start date should be set aside, underlining the potential importance of the new evidence.

From BBC Aug. 24, 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

Kane has also attempted 23.8% of England's shots and 31.3% of their efforts on target while Bellingham has registered a further 28.1% of their shots on target - underlining their importance to this team.

From BBC Jul. 7, 2026

The crypto-data provider Blockworks said that it acquired its rival Messari in a deal underlining the pressures faced by once-highflying startups in a deepening bear market.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 12, 2026

She smelled of soap with an underlining of onion.

From "The Devil's Arithmetic" by Jane Yolen




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