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Recent Examples of underpin
Even more importantly, the break-up of Intel will go a long way to giving the United States the semiconductor ecosystem that underpins every happy scenario for software breakthroughs that benefit the American people and the world.
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Charlene Barshefsky, Fortune, 19 Sep. 2025
That's largely due to its multi-tone foil wrap and Terranger branding but also owes to the grippy BFGoodrich all-terrain tires clung to 17-in black off-road wheels, slim rock sliders underpinning the colorful flanks and Lazer auxiliary lights embedded in the grille.
—New Atlas, 19 Sep. 2025
The Articles of Confederation underpinned the first governing system set up for the new United States but was only in effect for less than a decade before the Constitution superseded it.
—Jared Gans, The Hill, 19 Sep. 2025
Their violent clash of characters in the Marvel series, which has been a solid performer on Disney+, underpinned the original Netflix action series.
—Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 18 Sep. 2025
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Charlene Barshefsky, Fortune, 19 Sep. 2025
That's largely due to its multi-tone foil wrap and Terranger branding but also owes to the grippy BFGoodrich all-terrain tires clung to 17-in black off-road wheels, slim rock sliders underpinning the colorful flanks and Lazer auxiliary lights embedded in the grille.
—New Atlas, 19 Sep. 2025
The Articles of Confederation underpinned the first governing system set up for the new United States but was only in effect for less than a decade before the Constitution superseded it.
—Jared Gans, The Hill, 19 Sep. 2025
Their violent clash of characters in the Marvel series, which has been a solid performer on Disney+, underpinned the original Netflix action series.
—Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 18 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for underpin
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Closer Trevor Megill also remains out with a right flexor strain sustained the last week of August.—
Sarah Jean Maher,
New York Times,
18 Sep. 2025
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Elsewhere in Ukraine, the Giant Ukrainian Radio Telescope in Kharkiv sustained significant damage in 2022 when the region was under Russian occupation.—
Tereza Pultarova,
Space.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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Jadarian Price added nine carries for 74 yards and three touchdowns, plus a 100-yard kickoff return touchdown.—
Pete Sampson,
New York Times,
21 Sep. 2025
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Wide receiver Jacob De Jesus #21 of the California Golden Bears carries against the Oregon State Beavers during the first half at Reser Stadium on August 30, 2025 in Corvallis, Oregon.—
Ben Verbrugge,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Sep. 2025
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And there’s also some data to suggest that cold plunges could support muscle recovery and maybe even boost your mood.—
Korin Miller,
SELF,
22 Sep. 2025
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This reporting was supported by the McGraw Center for Business Journalism at the City University of New York’s Newmark Graduate School of Journalism, the Fund for Investigative Journalism, and the National Institute for Health Care Management Foundation.—
ProPublica,
ProPublica,
22 Sep. 2025
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Such a move could bolster CSX's own acquisition prospects, Spracklin said.—
Sean Conlon,
CNBC,
18 Sep. 2025
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The case against Cracker Barrel Biglari’s attack on Cracker Barrel began in the early 2010s when his reputation was bolstered by Steak ‘n Shake’s turnaround.—
Lily Mae Lazarus,
Fortune,
18 Sep. 2025
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“Underpin.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/underpin. Accessed 24 Sep. 2025.
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