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Recent Examples of underpin
The concept of private development continues to underpin the PATH’s contemporary growth, as each segment of the network today is also owned by private developers.
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Vivian Song, CNN Money, 17 Feb. 2026
China plays the leading role in Indonesia’s nickel sector, using the metal to underpin its stainless steel and clean-energy industries.
—ABC News, 17 Feb. 2026
More intriguing, though, is the strategy underpinning Tulah’s rollout, which upends the blueprint deployed by most operators in this sector.
—Mark Ellwood, Robb Report, 14 Feb. 2026
Known for era-defining portraits of figures from John Lennon to Barack Obama, Fairey reveals how photography underpins his graphic language across screen print, collage and new commissions created for the show.
—Melinda Sheckells, HollywoodReporter, 14 Feb. 2026
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Vivian Song, CNN Money, 17 Feb. 2026
China plays the leading role in Indonesia’s nickel sector, using the metal to underpin its stainless steel and clean-energy industries.
—ABC News, 17 Feb. 2026
More intriguing, though, is the strategy underpinning Tulah’s rollout, which upends the blueprint deployed by most operators in this sector.
—Mark Ellwood, Robb Report, 14 Feb. 2026
Known for era-defining portraits of figures from John Lennon to Barack Obama, Fairey reveals how photography underpins his graphic language across screen print, collage and new commissions created for the show.
—Melinda Sheckells, HollywoodReporter, 14 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for underpin
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But faith alone will not sustain Minneapolis’ road to recovery.—
Yahya Salem,
CNN Money,
17 Feb. 2026
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The Longhorns have won four games in a row -- largely against lower-level league teams -- and appear in position to sustain their run this week.—
Tom Murphy,
Arkansas Online,
17 Feb. 2026
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Keough alone could carry the film, embodying the most peculiar mix of lust and off-kilter desire in her baby-blue thigh high boots.—
David Opie,
IndieWire,
15 Feb. 2026
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He was pictured carrying a Louis Vuitton box into the restaurant—perhaps a Valentine’s Day gift for Rihanna?—
Kelsey Stewart,
Footwear News,
15 Feb. 2026
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Eric adored his fans and is forever grateful for the outpouring of love and support he’s received.—
Alexandra Del Rosario,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Feb. 2026
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Knight will be at her now-fiancée’s 1500m race Friday to support Bowe.—
Michael Russo,
New York Times,
20 Feb. 2026
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The ad is the first produced and paid for by Stratton’s own campaign, though her candidacy has been bolstered by millions of dollars in ads from an allied political action committee largely funded by Pritzker, the billionaire heir to the Hyatt Hotels fortune.—
Rick Pearson,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Feb. 2026
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Do-it-all Detroit superstar Cade Cunningham erupted for 42 points, eight rebounds and 13 assists, bolstering his standing as an MVP candidate.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
20 Feb. 2026
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“Underpin.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/underpin. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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