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underscore

[uhn-der-skawr, -skohr, uhn-der-skawr, -skohr, uhn-der-skawr, -skohr] / ˈʌn dərˌskɔr, -ˌskoʊr, ˌʌn dərˈskɔr, -ˈskoʊr, ˈʌn dərˌskɔr, -ˌskoʊr /


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Fight choreography was made to look more like brawling, with Chau noting performers dialed back “strong shapes, motions and lines” into characters that are “a little bit more broken down” to underscore the noir aesthetic.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 5, 2026

It draws heavily on news reports and what has so far been released from the Epstein files, but does underscore numerous hurdles the investigation has faced.

From Salon Aug. 5, 2026

The varied reactions to recent earnings reports underscore the market’s broader indecision.

From Barron's Aug. 1, 2026

Key details: The details of the GDP report underscore just how robust it was.

From MarketWatch Jul. 30, 2026

To underscore his point, he sent a gigantic barrel of ice-packed champagne to the press box, complete with a card.

From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand

But they’re having a moment and “Union County” underscores why some work as well as they do.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 14, 2026

The brand’s momentum underscores a smooth marketing transition after founder and CEO Justin McLeod left to start an AI-driven dating app.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 10, 2026

The closeness of the race only underscores one of El-Sayed’s challenges going ahead: reuniting a fractured party after a bitter primary campaign.

From Slate Aug. 5, 2026

"However, this case underscores the importance of vigilance, strong partnerships with local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies, and the proactive steps taken to identify and investigate suspicious activity before it can escalate."

From BBC Aug. 5, 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

Those results have underscored the material's potential for next-generation semiconductor systems.

From Science Daily Aug. 7, 2026

The new head coach underscored that it can be easy for impulse and emotion to take over, but uplifting one another and letting mistakes refine you rather than define you is integral to success.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 7, 2026

The hostility underscored a widening gulf between legacy networks and a growing ecosystem of independent digital outlets that many young Indians increasingly turn to for news.

From Barron's Aug. 6, 2026

It warned these figures underscored "the exceptional pace of transmission".

From BBC Aug. 1, 2026

Before our shift the next day, the training officer underscored the seriousness of what had happened and said that the injured inmate was very likely to sue the Department.

From "Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing" by Ted Conover

Home Depot’s example is of course a different circumstance, but it serves as a reminder for other companies, underscoring the importance of having solid succession plans in place.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 13, 2026

Messages arrived from around the world, underscoring an impact that extended far beyond Southern California.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 11, 2026

Chinese companies are major players in the mining sector, underscoring Beijing's outsized economic influence in the country.

From Barron's Aug. 10, 2026

Double sauce is not necessary, but I like a little indulgence underscoring the practicality of a packable meal.

From Salon Jul. 30, 2026

But we were reaffirming and underscoring those original concerns, many of which had gone by the wayside.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela




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