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The screenplay by the Davies brothers focuses on the father’s relationship with his sons, but their story is underpinned by corrupt forces trying to oust the father figure meant to lead the West African nation.
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Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 19 May 2025
Like its 1995 predecessor, Dogma 25 is underpinned by a stringent vow of chastity and ten dogmas that set strict creative and production rules.
—Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 17 May 2025
The club’s recovery has much to do with returning players and strengthening in the winter, but the foundations have been underpinned by a defensive renewal.
—Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 17 May 2025
Ian Schrager's signature style, clean and contemporary, underpins the rooms with an ever-so-naughty playfulness.
—Lauren Mowery, Forbes.com, 23 May 2025
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Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 19 May 2025
Like its 1995 predecessor, Dogma 25 is underpinned by a stringent vow of chastity and ten dogmas that set strict creative and production rules.
—Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 17 May 2025
The club’s recovery has much to do with returning players and strengthening in the winter, but the foundations have been underpinned by a defensive renewal.
—Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 17 May 2025
Ian Schrager's signature style, clean and contemporary, underpins the rooms with an ever-so-naughty playfulness.
—Lauren Mowery, Forbes.com, 23 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for underpin
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However, the umbrella did tip over during high winds, but fortunately sustained no damage from any of the falls.—
Sandi Schwartz,
Better Homes & Gardens,
13 June 2025
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But sustaining Izzy — her preferred monicker — is her ability to express her secret self through her private poetry.—
Frank Rizzo,
Variety,
13 June 2025
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Israeli forces early Monday detained an aid boat bound for Gaza while carrying Greta Thunberg and other activists.—
Bradford Betz , Yonat Friling,
FOXNews.com,
9 June 2025
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The powerful currents of flash floods can carry drivers off the road.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
9 June 2025
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The unit supports multiplayer modes with two gun connectors, essential for Point Blank.—
Matt Gardner,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
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Arafat would similarly reject peace with Israel, support terrorism, and murder rivals and critics.—
Sean Durns,
The Washington Examiner,
6 June 2025
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Bright’s absence aside, the midfield and defence are largely unchanged from the team’s runs to the final in their previous two major tournaments, and the latter has been bolstered by the availability of Leah Williamson, after the England captain missed the World Cup in 2023 with a knee injury.—
Jacob Whitehead,
New York Times,
6 June 2025
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Lin bolsters this perspective with scenes of Joe posting online about how medication weakens his resolve and becoming obsessed with school shootings.—
Lovia Gyarkye,
HollywoodReporter,
6 June 2025
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“Underpin.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/underpin. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
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