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underscore

[uhn-der-skawr, -skohr, uhn-der-skawr, -skohr, uhn-der-skawr, -skohr] / ˈʌn dərˌskɔr, -ˌskoʊr, ˌʌn dərˈskɔr, -ˈskoʊr, ˈʌn dərˌskɔr, -ˌskoʊr /


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The strong earnings underscore the Chinese battery maker’s ability to outgrow the broader EV market, which is experiencing slowing demand, especially in China.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 24, 2026

The findings underscore an ongoing challenge for modern agriculture: protecting crops from destructive pests without harming the beneficial insects that support food production.

From Science Daily Jul. 10, 2026

“Gauges of investor sentiment underscore that current capital market pricing already reflects significant economic optimism and further upside for stocks versus bonds,” he wrote.

From MarketWatch Jul. 3, 2026

To further underscore the consistent winning the Dodgers have achieved with him: The Dodgers had two 100-win campaigns in their first 58 seasons in Los Angeles.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 1, 2026

Ben Franklin’s autobiography was punched up after his death to underscore his rise from obscurity.

From "Class Matters" by The New York Times

Researchers say this underscores the urgent need to cut water use.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 23, 2026

"It underscores Samsung's dominance of the foldable category and its determination to expand the market with a device for almost every type of user."

From Barron's Jul. 22, 2026

"This research underscores the value of long-term marine mammal stranding response programs," said Page.

From Science Daily Jul. 21, 2026

Brown’s move to Meta underscores the increasing demand for top executives with experience developing computing infrastructure as AI use continues to skyrocket.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 17, 2026

And even through the children’s laughter there’s this insidious silence that underscores everything; then again, maybe the silence was always there, and I’m only just noticing it now.

From "Dry" by Neal Shusterman and Jarrod Shusterman

"The two sides underscored the importance of maintaining peace, security, and stability in the region, reducing the risk of miscalculation, and sustaining dialogue on matters of mutual concern," the statement read.

From Barron's Jul. 22, 2026

Beijing’s support of the sector, underscored by President Xi’s remarks last week at an AI conference, should provide further boost to market sentiment, CE adds.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 21, 2026

The range of reactions underscored Graham’s unusual place in American politics.

From Salon Jul. 12, 2026

Xi had underscored the importance of "treating the injured, resettling affected residents, and carrying out disaster prevention and relief work effectively".

From BBC Jul. 8, 2026

The tragedy underscored the necessity of shielding the high voltages at play in the lab.

From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik

"Time series analysis highlights significant seasonal mortality patterns, underscoring the need for targeted interventions during high-risk periods like peak summer months; such as strategic water provisioning, supplemental feeding, and enhanced disease monitoring," it said.

From BBC Jul. 22, 2026

The shift made waves in Arab media, underscoring the South Carolina lawmaker’s outsize influence on U.S. foreign policy.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 13, 2026

The core CPI moved up to a 2.9% rate in May, from 2.5% at the start of the year — underscoring the challenge for the Fed.

From MarketWatch Jul. 13, 2026

Earlier, he said the United States had agreed to continue talks with Iran even as he declared a previous ceasefire effectively over, underscoring the volatile state of relations between Washington and Tehran.

From Salon Jul. 11, 2026

But we were reaffirming and underscoring those original concerns, many of which had gone by the wayside.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela




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