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"What Burnham's doing is really very different because he's trying to underline that things can be better, and government can still make a difference."
From Barron's ● Jul. 26, 2026
To underline what will await the teams, the two hottest games in the group stage were both in Miami.
From BBC ● Jul. 11, 2026
To underline his point, equity financing costs are roughly where they were during the global financial crisis.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 2, 2026
That would be unprecedented in post-war Germany and would underline Merz's dire approval ratings.
From Barron's ● Jul. 2, 2026
Vincent’s letter is in Dutch, but this phrase he writes in English, in very large letters, “damned” underline twice and the whole phrase underlined with a paintbrush dipped in ink.
From "Vincent and Theo: The Van Gogh Brothers" by Deborah Heiligman
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The unusual intensity of some of the fires underlines the increasing risk the continent faces as climate change parches vegetation and makes the emergencies more extreme, scientists say.
From Barron's ● Jul. 30, 2026
"He offers energy, outstanding work rate and an exceptional range of passing. His improvement in recent years has been really impressive and underlines his desire to be the best player he can be," Viana said.
From BBC ● Jul. 23, 2026
And she underlines the fact that, when it comes to long-term care in the United States, only the relatively well-off have good choices.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 20, 2026
But May’s exit also underlines the broader reality of college sports in the topsy-turvy 2020s.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 22, 2026
Ms. Rochambeau finishes writing it, underlines it, and then wanders over close to my table.
From "The Benefits of Being an Octopus" by Ann Braden
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The excitement surrounding his arrival underlined that status as hundreds of supporters gathered to welcome him before he travelled on to Trabzon.
From BBC ● Aug. 6, 2026
As for the market, the news again underlined the progress Chinese AI labs have made relative to their American counterparts.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 22, 2026
A Paramount spokesperson told Variety that the company is "grateful for the Court’s swift order" and underlined that it "preserves the status quo while the Court considers the antitrust issues presented."
From Barron's ● Jul. 20, 2026
John “Jak” Raymond, a delegate candidate in Hancock County, also underlined how the county delegate electorate differs from the primary electorate.
From Salon ● Jul. 18, 2026
I see you, read the fourth, with the I underlined about a hundred times.
From "A Monster Calls" by Patrick Ness
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Only Ousmane Dembele had a better combined shot volume with chance creation in Ligue 1, underlining Barcola's rare ability to both finish attacks and create opportunities for team-mates.
From BBC ● Aug. 5, 2026
The latter are once again facing American military attacks across their territory, underlining their inability to defend their territorial sovereignty.
From BBC ● Jul. 14, 2026
International investors are wagering that London-listed stocks trade at a discount, underlining the valuation gap between U.K. stocks and their international peers, Streeter writes.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 7, 2026
"Whoever wants to govern has to be sensible," he told reporters earlier Friday, while underlining continuity in economic policy, citing respect for central bank independence and long-standing macroeconomic rules.
From Barron's ● Jun. 5, 2026
I explained the situation to them as briefly as possible, underlining that their work had been satisfactory and that they would, accordingly, receive good references.
From "The Remains of the Day" by Kazuo Ishiguro
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