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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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“Gauges of investor sentiment underscore that current capital market pricing already reflects significant economic optimism and further upside for stocks versus bonds,” he wrote.

From MarketWatch Jul. 3, 2026

Some of the best-known cases underscore this finding.

From Salon Jun. 20, 2026

“These regulatory approvals and careful analysis underscore a transaction which creates competition against the dominant Netflix and other big tech players in the industry today.”

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 15, 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

As if to underscore his words, at that moment the sky opened, and Kaede stuffed the last bite of her bun into her mouth as they all scrambled for their rain gear.

From "Huntress" by Malinda Lo

His lack of polish in speeches underscores his authenticity, and he shines in more intimate settings with voters, and in interviews.

From Salon Jul. 9, 2026

To win with 10 players in these surroundings, frantic to the point of hysteria as 11 agonising minutes were added on, only underscores just how good this was.

From BBC Jul. 6, 2026

“Just as important, it underscores the pace of this AI cycle — value creation leadership is rotating faster than ever in TMT.”

From MarketWatch Jul. 3, 2026

But the shift underscores a dramatic loss of clout by Comcast and other traditional media enterprises.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 2, 2026

In that sense, the Terman study underscores the argument Annette Lareau makes, that what your parents do for a living, and the assumptions that accompany the class your parents belong to, matter.

From "Outliers" by Malcolm Gladwell

The range of reactions underscored Graham’s unusual place in American politics.

From Salon Jul. 12, 2026

They found different methods consistently revealed an extremely large number of cryptic species which underscored how much biodiversity remained hidden.

From BBC Jun. 30, 2026

The push to cut the park system even further has underscored ongoing questions about how smoothly parks can operate as warm weather and summer vacations draw tourists.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 25, 2026

Oil giant Saudi Arabia said it is considering expanding capacity worldwide after the Strait of Hormuz disruption underscored the importance of strategic reserves in keeping crude flowing to customers.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 19, 2026

One year later, the importance of the airplane to US defense was underscored when the Army Air Corps was elevated to the status of an independent branch of the military: the United States Air Force.

From "Hidden Figures" by Margot Lee Shetterly

The core CPI moved up to a 2.9% rate in May, from 2.5% at the start of the year — underscoring the challenge for the Fed.

From MarketWatch Jul. 13, 2026

Earlier, he said the United States had agreed to continue talks with Iran even as he declared a previous ceasefire effectively over, underscoring the volatile state of relations between Washington and Tehran.

From Salon Jul. 11, 2026

The two companies’ shares in Hong Kong have lost 56% and 38%, respectively, so far this year, underscoring the market’s concerns over how quickly the self-driving industry can achieve large-scale commercialization and reach profitability.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 8, 2026

Bukayo Saka offered hope in his cameo, underscoring a dilemma for Tuchel around his wide men and the need for change.

From BBC Jun. 24, 2026

Neutron stars would not be detected until 1967 and hard evidence of black holes not found until the twenty-first century, underscoring Oppenheimer’s achievement and the tragedy of his curiously unfulfilled career.

From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik




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