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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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“Discussions with our customers further underscore the growing importance of lower-carbon, domestically produced steel and aluminum products, positioning our operations with a sustainable long-term competitive advantage,” he added.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 20, 2026

These trends underscore the importance of money managers having their own research capability.

From MarketWatch Jul. 15, 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

The results of the study, though limited to the Lassen and Harvey wolf packs during a several-month period, underscore the challenges of people coexisting with wolves.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 9, 2026

To underscore her authority it is likely that Cleopatra arranged a stop at Memphis—the former capital where the pharaohs of ages past resided.

From "Sterling Biographies®: Cleopatra: Egypt's Last and Greatest Queen" by Susan Blackaby

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

The second underscores the equality of all Israeli citizens, regardless of ethnicity, and promises fair treatment for all minority groups.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 21, 2026

"Being impacted by such a rare, distant projectile really underscores how unlucky the dinosaurs were," says Dr. Claeys.

From Science Daily Jul. 19, 2026

In addition to the ready perspective it offers on relative risk, the safety index underscores the obvious fact that every activity carries some risk.

From "Innumeracy: Mathematical Illiteracy and Its Consequences" by John Allen Paulos

"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

Acting police chief Lt Gen Puleng Dimpane has announced a multidisciplinary team to investigate the shooting, which he said underscored the seriousness with which the service was treating the case.

From BBC Jul. 15, 2026

The importance of the U.S. was underscored by jets that flew in Tuesday’s parade: A number were U.S. aircraft—F-35s and F-16s—in the arsenals of European allies.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 14, 2026

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

From Salon Jul. 12, 2026

Before our shift the next day, the training officer underscored the seriousness of what had happened and said that the injured inmate was very likely to sue the Department.

From "Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing" by Ted Conover

"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

Neutron stars would not be detected until 1967 and hard evidence of black holes not found until the twenty-first century, underscoring Oppenheimer’s achievement and the tragedy of his curiously unfulfilled career.

From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik




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