- present participle of underline.
underlining
Example Sentences
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Only Ousmane Dembele had a better combined shot volume with chance creation in Ligue 1, underlining Barcola's rare ability to both finish attacks and create opportunities for team-mates.
From BBC ● Aug. 5, 2026
The latter are once again facing American military attacks across their territory, underlining their inability to defend their territorial sovereignty.
From BBC ● Jul. 14, 2026
International investors are wagering that London-listed stocks trade at a discount, underlining the valuation gap between U.K. stocks and their international peers, Streeter writes.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 7, 2026
And it ensnares Artie in a web of secrecy, underlining how “blind we humans are … moving through life as though through shadows.”
From Los Angeles Times ● May 5, 2026
"Sailor, this is serious business," he replied, underlining each word with his tone.
From "Hole in My Life" by Jack Gantos
