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underline

[uhn-der-lahyn, uhn-der-lahyn, uhn-der-lahyn] / ˈʌn dərˌlaɪn, ˌʌn dərˈlaɪn, ˈʌn dərˌlaɪn /


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Meta’s announcement of the tool took pains to underline how rock-solid it was.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 18, 2026

Officials have reiterated that the measures are precautionary, but they underline the gravity of the situation.

From BBC ● Aug. 6, 2026

Goalkeepers naturally face different physical demands from outfield players, but the figures underline the extent of Premier League involvement throughout the competition.

From BBC ● Jul. 31, 2026

British Prime Minister Andy Burnham will host Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Monday, using his first meeting with a foreign leader since taking office to underline London's "unwavering support" for Kyiv.

From Barron's ● Jul. 27, 2026

As we shall see, the practice of “pointing” our writing has always been offered in a spirit of helpfulness, to underline meaning and prevent awkward misunderstandings between writer and reader.

From "Eats, Shoots & Leaves" by Author

That underlines a danger in seeking outreach to Moscow, said Slawomir Debski, a former adviser to the Polish government and a visiting professor of strategy and international relations at the College of Europe.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 1, 2026

But the way City analysed it underlines their incredibly forensic approach even when, outwardly, it might be considered they did not need to be so comprehensive given Anderson's obvious talents.

From BBC ● Sep. 24, 2026

SpaceX CEO Elon Musk has said his company expects a significant share of Nvidia’s upcoming Rubin chips next year, “which underlines just how material the relationship is becoming,” Leaman noted.

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 28, 2026

While rewatching one of the “Miasma” sequels, Kris takes out a pen and paper, writes the word “DESIRE” in all caps, and underlines it twice.

From Salon ● Aug. 26, 2026

She wrinkles her delicate nose, but panic underlines her words.

From "The Cruel Prince" by Holly Black

Instead, his post-fight comments only underlined the uncertainty.

From BBC ● Sep. 27, 2026

A recent Stanford University report underlined the practical and ethical challenges around deploying robots in battlefields.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 14, 2026

In his statement, Wirth underlined the role of artificial intelligence in establishing traditional hydrocarbon energy as no longer scarce or costly.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 4, 2026

Khanal said the disaster underlined the "impetus and urgency" needed to build data-sharing mechanisms to help warn of future disasters, noting that neighbouring China had shared key data after the flood.

From Barron's ● Sep. 3, 2026

In the copy of Les Miserables that he kept in the upper right drawer of his desk, he had underlined many passages.

From "A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age" by Matt Richtel

Everyone in the top 10 is a reigning Slam or WTA 1,000 champion, underlining their ability to triumph on the biggest stages.

From BBC ● Sep. 7, 2026

Last year, the government allowed private firms to build and operate atomic power projects, underlining a push for alternative energy.

From Barron's ● Aug. 15, 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

Kane has also attempted 23.8% of England's shots and 31.3% of their efforts on target while Bellingham has registered a further 28.1% of their shots on target - underlining their importance to this team.

From BBC ● Jul. 7, 2026

He tapped his pen on each in turn, underlining now and again, circling a phrase here and there.

From "Lizzie Bright and the Buckminster Boy" by Gary D. Schmidt




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