Example Sentences

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In an article published on the front page of North Korea's Rodong Sinmun, Xi underlined the special relationship between the two sides.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

He left a biography of Hölderlin on his desk with this sentence underlined: “Sometimes this genius goes dark and sinks down into the bitter well of his heart.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

She underlined that there was “no evidence” the altercation was “about bias or prejudice.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026

If ever that were underlined, it is in this settlement.

From Slate • May 26, 2026

Dad shouts the words I wrote in all-caps and underlined three times for emphasis, then bursts into tears.

From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller