underscored

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His campaign underscored his attacks against Becerra by having a handful of supporters dressed as zombies speak outside of Becerra’s Sunday evening rally in Long Beach.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026

The mixed signals underscored the fragile state of talks aimed at ending the Middle East war, which has profoundly shaken global energy markets.

From Barron's • May 28, 2026

While the ceremony itself remained private with reportedly just Anderson’s twin sister as a witness and brother-in-law as officiant, the absence underscored how closely the Trump family continues to be scrutinized even in personal milestones.

From Salon • May 23, 2026

That personal connection between Putin and Xi has underscored a deepening economic relationship.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026

But I can hear everything: the defeated whimpers of Kelton’s parents, underscored by dozens of scurrying feet that squeak, click, and scuff against the hardwood floor.

From "Dry" by Neal Shusterman and Jarrod Shusterman