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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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Numbers released by Goa's tourism department underscore these trends.

From BBC • May 16, 2026

Unusual disease outbreaks underscore the need for institutions like this.

From Slate • May 14, 2026

The bullish turn may underscore an irony in Makary’s tenure, at least as far as drug approvals are concerned.

From Barron's • May 12, 2026

"Creatine's anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties further underscore its promise in clinical settings, though more robust trials are needed to confirm these benefits," he explains.

From Science Daily • May 4, 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




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