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That confidence must be underpinned by forthright leadership from our communal institutions.
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Mick Davis, Sun Sentinel, 14 Apr. 2026
The financial reality underpinning that pessimism is stark.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 14 Apr. 2026
Satellites, which underpin everything from GPS to weather forecasting, are particularly vulnerable to both radiation and changes in Earth's atmosphere.
—Ryan French, Space.com, 13 Apr. 2026
Both structures underpin the strength and mobility demands of a consistent yoga practice.
—William Jones, Ascend Agency, 13 Apr. 2026
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Mick Davis, Sun Sentinel, 14 Apr. 2026
The financial reality underpinning that pessimism is stark.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 14 Apr. 2026
Satellites, which underpin everything from GPS to weather forecasting, are particularly vulnerable to both radiation and changes in Earth's atmosphere.
—Ryan French, Space.com, 13 Apr. 2026
Both structures underpin the strength and mobility demands of a consistent yoga practice.
—William Jones, Ascend Agency, 13 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for underpin
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Officers arrived and found the motorcyclist, only identified as a male adult, suffering from injuries sustained in the collision.—
Dean Fioresi,
CBS News,
13 Apr. 2026
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Following that, the letter calls for the development of a 20-year strategy with bipartisan support to ensure Colorado sustains and extends its leadership as the nation’s leading non-coastal technology and innovation hub.—
Aldo Svaldi,
Denver Post,
13 Apr. 2026
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Over the first two rounds, ESPN/ABC will broadcast approximately 18 games, NBA/Peacock will carry approximately 28 games, while Prime will carry approximately one-third of the games.—
Lauren Williams,
AJC.com,
13 Apr. 2026
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And just a month before Mulligan’s accident there had been a crash on I-10 in which a truck collided with a Lincoln Town Car carrying Harris’s aunt, along with her husband, her blind brother, and her teen-aged granddaughter.—
Patrick Radden Keefe,
New Yorker,
13 Apr. 2026
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This is the time to nourish habits that support your focus.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
17 Apr. 2026
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These small changes reduce waste, limit plastic use, and support a more mindful lifestyle without sacrificing convenience, helping both your home and the environment over time.—
Casey DelBasso,
ABC News,
17 Apr. 2026
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Not to mention, a budding rap career that would have been bolstered by playing for a Bay Area franchise in the heart of the West Coast rap scene.—
Nathan Canilao,
Mercury News,
18 Apr. 2026
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Beijing is seeking to bolster trade ties to counter the impact, hosting several European and Asian leaders recently.—
Jeronimo Gonzalez,
semafor.com,
17 Apr. 2026
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“Underpin.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/underpin. Accessed 18 Apr. 2026.
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