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undertone

[uhn-der-tohn] / ˈʌn dərˌtoʊn /


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In the history of Musk, meanwhile, an odd undertone entered the conversation this week.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 6, 2026

When Nacua was informed of the undertone of the celebration he practiced with Ross, he apologized.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 19, 2025

And that adds a particularly tragic undertone to the coming persecution of the capital’s homeless people: Studies show that most homeless people were residents before they lost their homes.

From Slate • Aug. 13, 2025

The words of the first black man to play for the senior England team - Viv Anderson - have a steely, serious and thought-provoking undertone.

From BBC • Oct. 30, 2024

Ron told Harry and Hermione in an undertone as they left Percy to it.

From "Harry Potter And The Chamber Of Secrets" by J. K. Rowling




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