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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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He led a performance here that was colorful and exciting in the cantata, lean and incisive in his underscore.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 24, 2026

To underscore the point, Schiff cited some sobering data: Last year, 45% of all U.S. films and scripted television shows were shot internationally, up from about 33% in 2022.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 13, 2026

Indonesia's government said "these events underscore the urgent need to strengthen protection for UN peacekeeping forces amid an increasingly dangerous conflict situation".

From Barron's • Apr. 4, 2026

Under the surface of the March employment report, however, were some disturbing signs that underscore the U.S. labor market is not as good as it looks.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 3, 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




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