- present participle of underline.
underlining
Example Sentences
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"It is not possible to think that one will play 60 games and the other none," he said, underlining the need to keep his squad involved and motivated.
From BBC ● Nov. 1, 2026
Mercedes-Benz on Tuesday became the third big German carmaker to cut its outlook for the year on tough conditions in China, underlining the scale of the crisis facing the industry.
From Barron's ● Oct. 27, 2026
The AI investment boom has lifted the British economy, underlining the technology’s potential to drive growth beyond the U.S. and east Asia.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 15, 2026
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
She smelled of soap with an underlining of onion.
From "The Devil's Arithmetic" by Jane Yolen
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