underscore

Example Sentences

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For Devlin, the discovery underscores how widespread plastic pollution has become.

From Science Daily

In that context, his willingness to speak plainly without resorting to spectacle underscores his enduring role as a moral counterweight in an increasingly volatile political landscape.

From Salon

According to a commentary in state-owned Xinhua, the "kill line" meme "underscores how far the lived reality can drift from the ideals once broadcast to the world".

From BBC

For critics, however, the episode underscored deeper tensions between consumer convenience and civil liberties: when smart home tools are designed for safety, they can also create powerful new pathways for surveillance.

From Salon

Malinin’s meltdown from favorite to eighth place underscored the unpredictability of the Olympic stage.

From Los Angeles Times