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The phrase "as if to underscore" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to indicate that something is being emphasized or highlighted in a particular context.
Example: "The sudden silence in the room, as if to underscore the gravity of the situation, left everyone in deep thought."
Alternatives: "as if to emphasize" or "as if to highlight".
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"Zero," he said again, as if to underscore the point.
Yesterday, as if to underscore those words, Trott returned to England's one‑day team.
As if to underscore his dimwittedness, he got thoroughly lost trying to find the place.
Then as if to underscore the point he responded irreverently to a question about his height.
(As if to underscore this fact, he wears an abstinence ring).
As if to underscore the point, residents of Gaviotas respectfully call Mr. Lugari "Doctor".
As if to underscore the message, he ignored the notes sitting in front of him.
As if to underscore this, a container of books was stolen on the way to Guadalajara.
Mr. McHenry articulated that line with maximum terseness, as if to underscore its teasing syncopation.
WINE LIST Perfunctory and corporate, as if to underscore the excellence of the traditional cocktails.
As if to underscore the change, the president's NATO calendar is filled with meetings with other European leaders.
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Since I tried Ludwig back in 2017, I have been constantly using it in both editing and translation. Ever since, I suggest it to my translators at ProSciEditing.
Justyna Jupowicz-Kozak
CEO of Professional Science Editing for Scientists @ prosciediting.com