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steadying

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present participle of steady

as in underlying

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Along the way, the visible token cost of the underlying models may be only a fraction of the total cost to complete the business task.

— Nicola Sfondrini, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2026
As renowned energy trader John Arnold observed, the underlying supply posture was already bullish.

— Michael Khouw, CNBC, 14 Sep. 2026

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Last year at the Venice Film Festival, Italy’s Fondazione Prada officially launched its film fund, aimed at sustaining independent cinema from around the world without any restrictions on theme, genre or language.

— Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 8 Sep. 2026
Meanwhile, left tackle Rashawn Slater, who missed all of last season after sustaining a knee injury in training camp, was sidelined for much of August because of a flare-up to that same knee.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 6 Sep. 2026

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The United States added 162,000 jobs in August, more than double what a consensus of economists had expected, bolstering confidence that the economy remains on solid footing.

— Laurent Belsie, Christian Science Monitor, 4 Sep. 2026
The map, barring any major changes, will revert back to the boundaries lawmakers approved in 2022, bolstering Cleaver’s chances of reelection.

— Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 3 Sep. 2026

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Authorities didn't comment on the drone's origin or purpose, saying further investigation was needed, but two senior officials said the device was likely carrying explosives.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 16 Sep. 2026
Since the raid, many have returned to work at US battery plants doing similar jobs, often on the same visas, while carrying the fear of being swept up again by immigration agents, the workers told CNN.

— Hanna Park, CNN Money, 15 Sep. 2026

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