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Recent Examples of undergird
The president softened and delayed some of those import taxes after the market reaction, especially among investors in the U.S. government bonds that undergird the global financial system.
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Maria Aspan, NPR, 14 Aug. 2025
Before rushing toward procurement, U.S. defense strategists need to articulate a new theory of victory, reviewing the beliefs and assumptions that undergirded the last 50 years of technological acquisitions.
—Jacquelyn Schneider, Foreign Affairs, 31 July 2025
Administered by the city Department of Education, the program’s launch was undergirded by a hefty tranche of funding included in that year’s state budget, meaning Albany played a key role in getting the initiative across the finish line.
—Chris Sommerfeldt, New York Daily News, 28 July 2025
Strong job growth in the region undergirds Fort Worth’s population boom, experts said.
—Joshua Fechter, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
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Maria Aspan, NPR, 14 Aug. 2025
Before rushing toward procurement, U.S. defense strategists need to articulate a new theory of victory, reviewing the beliefs and assumptions that undergirded the last 50 years of technological acquisitions.
—Jacquelyn Schneider, Foreign Affairs, 31 July 2025
Administered by the city Department of Education, the program’s launch was undergirded by a hefty tranche of funding included in that year’s state budget, meaning Albany played a key role in getting the initiative across the finish line.
—Chris Sommerfeldt, New York Daily News, 28 July 2025
Strong job growth in the region undergirds Fort Worth’s population boom, experts said.
—Joshua Fechter, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for undergird
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Alabama defensive tackle Jeremiah Beaman is likely out for the season after sustaining a lower-body injury at Wednesday’s practice, coach Kalen DeBoer said on his radio show Wednesday night.—
Matthew Ho,
New York Times,
4 Sep. 2025
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The warning forecasts sustained surface winds, or frequent gusts, in the range of 34 knots (39 mph) to 47 knots (54 mph), either predicted or occurring, and not directly associated with a tropical cyclone, the NWS glossary explains.—
Sarah Moore,
Freep.com,
4 Sep. 2025
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The red edges and soft fabric give them an elegant look while their memory foam insole keeps feet supported and comfortable with every step.—
Melody Kazel,
PEOPLE,
8 Sep. 2025
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For Jamaica, how and where field event athletes can be better supported, and, for governing bodies, whether multiple medallists moving from one country to another at once sets another bad precedent.—
Liam Tharme,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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The couple recently came under much media scrutiny when Abby and her conjoined twin sister, Brittany, both 35, were spotted carrying a newborn baby while running errands last month.—
Toria Sheffield,
PEOPLE,
7 Sep. 2025
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The powerful currents of flash floods can carry drivers off the road.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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The summer has brought new signings and movement for the clubs who finished around them, but Leicester have not similarly bolstered, instead bringing in two players (25-year-old defender Heather Payne and 31-year-old midfielder Celeste Boureille) on frees and 19-year-old goalkeeper Katie Keane.—
Megan Feringa,
New York Times,
4 Sep. 2025
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Kevin Carter | Getty Images JetBlue Airways plans to install Amazon's Project Kuiper on some of its airplanes to bolster in-flight Wi-Fi, the companies announced Thursday, in a vote of confidence for the nascent internet satellite service.—
Annie Palmer,Leslie Josephs,
CNBC,
4 Sep. 2025
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