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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
At the summit, Sir Keir is expected to underline the threat posed by Russia to the UK and Nato.
From BBC ● Jul. 8, 2026
That would be unprecedented in post-war Germany and would underline Merz's dire approval ratings.
From Barron's ● Jul. 2, 2026
To underline his point, equity financing costs are roughly where they were during the global financial crisis.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 2, 2026
He proceeded to underline the historic significance of the occasion and discuss the need for overcoming mutual distrust.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
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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
Soul horns and synths liven the production up, but it all underlines how far her writing and vocal performances could travel through genres.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 25, 2026
“Reported interest at this kind of valuation underlines how far premium sports franchises have moved from trophy assets to institutional-grade investments. Scarcity is the defining feature,” Talikoti said.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 10, 2026
A strong start to pre-season, including a goal in the defeat by Real Sociedad, underlines the 19-year-old's potential.
From BBC ● Aug. 4, 2026
She wrinkles her delicate nose, but panic underlines her words.
From "The Cruel Prince" by Holly Black
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It also underlined the increasingly paradoxical dynamic between college and professional football:
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 26, 2026
Norris' victory in Zandvoort, built around an off-set strategy and devastating pace once the cars were on the hard tyres in the second stint, underlined the level at which he is now operating.
From BBC ● Aug. 23, 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
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
Asia's representatives remain unbeaten and African nations have taken points from several higher-ranked opponents, underlining how difficult this World Cup has become for the traditional powers.
From BBC ● Jun. 16, 2026
The crypto-data provider Blockworks said that it acquired its rival Messari in a deal underlining the pressures faced by once-highflying startups in a deepening bear market.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 12, 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 want to help my mom out. Things are tight at home,” she said, a trace of a non-British accent underlining her words.
From "Americanah" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
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