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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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Some of the best-known cases underscore this finding.

From Salon • Jun. 20, 2026

The rankings underscore the scale of the challenge facing Indian football.

From BBC • Jun. 16, 2026

The number of permits for future home construction seems to underscore this cautious optimism.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 16, 2026

Whether in use as memorable transitions, to deliver a sonic hit of nostalgia or to underscore a jarring cliffhanger, songs pack emotional punch — and leave us wanting more.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

It would speak eloquently of how rare are the living things of our planet, and would underscore, as nothing else in human history has, the individual worth of every human being.

From "Cosmos" by Carl Sagan




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