Example Sentences

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The boom of NIL opportunity has underlined the obvious: Players have real value in a multibillion-dollar business.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 9, 2026

Since going public with his cancer journey, Coulier has underlined that early detection tests, including prostate exams and mammograms, can be life-saving.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 4, 2026

The tussle has underlined the dim chances of a president being elected soon, leaving Lebanon drifting further from any steps towards remedying a devastating financial meltdown that has been left to fester since 2019.

From Reuters • Jun. 12, 2023

The over-reliance on Rashford has underlined the need for more firepower if Ten Hag is to lead the 20-time Premier League champions back to the summit of English soccer.

From Washington Times • Apr. 12, 2023

I look down at the article and see that she has underlined most of the sentences.

From "Liar & Spy" by Rebecca Stead