# Emphasis style underscore

_This_ is fine

This _is_ fine

This is _fine_

*This* is not

This *is* not

This is *not*

{MD049:-2} {MD049:-4} {MD049:-6}

Internal emphasis is preserved:
apple*banana*cherry, apple*banana*, *banana*cherry
apple_banana_cherry, apple_banana_, _banana_cherry

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