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Recent Examples of underpin
In the Israeli and Jewish ethos, this is a supreme moral and operational duty that underpins the Israeli fighting spirit and national resilience.
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Ehud Barak, Time, 10 Oct. 2025
Originals have underpinned the strategy, sitting alongside international hits such as Squid Game, Adolescence and Money Heist.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 10 Oct. 2025
The Bolt’s upgraded batteries, motors and software align the vehicle with GM’s newer EVs like the GMC Hummer, Chevrolet Blazer EV or Cadillac Lyriq underpinned by the automaker’s proprietary Ultium propulsion system.
—Jackie Charniga, Freep.com, 9 Oct. 2025
Eckert’s ultimate victory in securing regulatory approval for Addyi underpins the documentary’s revelations about gender bias at the FDA as a drug that claimed to improve female pleasure was dismissed as trivial or even dangerous.
—Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 9 Oct. 2025
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Ehud Barak, Time, 10 Oct. 2025
Originals have underpinned the strategy, sitting alongside international hits such as Squid Game, Adolescence and Money Heist.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 10 Oct. 2025
The Bolt’s upgraded batteries, motors and software align the vehicle with GM’s newer EVs like the GMC Hummer, Chevrolet Blazer EV or Cadillac Lyriq underpinned by the automaker’s proprietary Ultium propulsion system.
—Jackie Charniga, Freep.com, 9 Oct. 2025
Eckert’s ultimate victory in securing regulatory approval for Addyi underpins the documentary’s revelations about gender bias at the FDA as a drug that claimed to improve female pleasure was dismissed as trivial or even dangerous.
—Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 9 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for underpin
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At some point during the standoff, an officer made entry into the home via a sliding glass door and sustained a laceration on his arm.—
Teri Figueroa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Oct. 2025
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That audience euphoria is welcome to De Luca and Abdy, who are the Hollywood comeback story of the year after sustaining earlier criticism over box office misses.—
Etan Vlessing,
HollywoodReporter,
9 Oct. 2025
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Refrain from entering water that might carry an electric current and avoid walking through floodwaters.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
12 Oct. 2025
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Bishop led Tennessee with 146 rushing yards and 1 touchdown on 14 carries before leaving with a leg injury.—
Arkansas Democrat-Gazette,
Arkansas Online,
12 Oct. 2025
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Then layer the bulbs as described above, tossing organic fertilizer into the bottom of each layer to support root growth.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
13 Oct. 2025
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Survivors were referred to support services provided by agencies such as Health and Human Services to ensure long-term care and protection.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
12 Oct. 2025
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HavocAI put together the new round within three months, Lwin said—bolstering the startup’s total funding raised to nearly $100 million since the company launched just last January.—
Jessica Mathews,
Fortune,
9 Oct. 2025
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There is more with Misa and Dickinson, as the Sharks bolstered their lineup with more veterans up front and on defense.—
Eric Stephens,
New York Times,
9 Oct. 2025
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“Underpin.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/underpin. Accessed 14 Oct. 2025.
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