underscored

• “In the advertisements at the end, text enclosed by equal signs was in bold face in the original (= bold =) and text enclosed by plus signs was underscored (+underscored+).”

  The Rhodesian

• “Never mind that the Killer's beer of choice was the one he marketed: Killebrew Root Beer, a phrase underscored on bottles by the words "Old-Fashioned," which would complete the public perception of Killebrew -- Loyal Friend, Insurance Salesman, Root Beer Aficionado -- if he weren't also a Hall of Fame Slugger.”

  SI.com

• “Liu's win underscored the limits of China's influence even as the country emerges as a global power.”

  The Washington Post: China's Liu Xiaobo wins Nobel Peace Prize

• “White men feared loss of status as much as the loss of their health; their yellow skin underscored the lack of difference between them and the island natives who lived in villages nearby most military bases.”

  Miss Yourlovin: GIs, Gender, and Domesticity during World War II

• “McCain underscored his view that those who came to the U.S. legally take precedence over those who entered the country illegally.”

  McCain courts Hispanic voters

• “The Patriots 'ugly win underscored their versatility.”

  NFL Replay: Move over Dolphins, Pats in your 'hood

• “What should be underscored is not so much the figure itself, but rather the numbers outside it.”

  "The North American Neighbourhood"

• “Woods has had to address this issue for months and Tuesday again underscored his belief that a Masters win would entitle him to Slam status.”

  USATODAY.com - Tiger ignites Grand Slam debate

• “His smile deepened, his expression underscored by the faint roughness in his voice as he told her rawly, "Maybe we don't yet but we will.”

  Passionate Relationship

• “The powder turned out to be harmless, but the call underscored the need for regional response vehicles.”

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