underscored

Example Sentences

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This was underscored by your speech on Monday.

From BBC • May 14, 2026

“Recent days have underscored how far apart Iran and the U.S. remain on key aspects of a nuclear deal,” wrote ING analyst Francesco Pesole in a research note.

From Barron's • May 12, 2026

The disruption underscored how dependent higher education has become on centralized digital platforms that now manage nearly every aspect of academic life, from assignments and testing to communication and grading.

From Salon • May 9, 2026

The mea culpa was well-received by the trio and underscored Cora’s ability to smooth over even the most awkward situations.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

“Ten . . . twenty . . . thirty . . .” The children were excellent counters, which merely underscored how very many pieces of correspondence were already on hand.

From "The Hidden Gallery" by Maryrose Wood