UNDERLINE in a Sentence

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For UNDERLINE, below is one of 6 sentences:
This detail is important, and we regard it as useful to develop it at length; we should almost say, to underline it.

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 Meanings and Examples of UNDERLINE
Definition Example Sentence Classic Sentence
underline
 v.  draw a line under a word
 v.  emphasize
Classic Sentence:
1  This detail is important, and we regard it as useful to develop it at length; we should almost say, to underline it.
Les Misérables 1 By Victor Hugo
Context  Highlight   In BOOK 5: CHAPTER I—THE HISTORY OF A PROGRESS IN BLACK GLASS TRINKE...
2  He was a man of purpose, a fine talker, who underlined his smiles and accentuated his gestures.
Les Misérables 3 By Victor Hugo
Context  Highlight   In BOOK 7: CHAPTER III—BABET, GUEULEMER, CLAQUESOUS, AND MONTPARNASS...
3  Some queer star turns up, underlined by an enormous tail.
Les Misérables 4 By Victor Hugo
Context  Highlight   In BOOK 12: CHAPTER II—PRELIMINARY GAYETIES
Example Sentence:
1  You can highlight, underline, bookmark, or otherwise notate your favorite sections.
2  The word "not" was heavily underlined.
3  The report underlined his concern that standards were at risk.