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 Gertrude Page 1897

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 2011

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

China's Liu Xiaobo wins Nobel Peace Prize John Pomfret 2010

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 2008

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 2008

The Patriots 'ugly win underscored their versatility.

NFL Replay: Move over Dolphins, Pats in your 'hood 2008

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

"The North American Neighbourhood" 2003

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 2001

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 Jordan, Penny 1997

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

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