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to hold up or serve as a foundation for
the central beliefs that underpin a free society
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Recent Examples of underpinned
Today's ruling affirms a principle that has underpinned sound economic stewardship for generations.
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Devin Dwyer,
ABC News,
29 June 2026
Cyber maturity should be underpinned by policies, dashboards, frameworks and controls.
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Steve Durbin,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
Restrictions must be underpinned by an age verification system on devices in order to be both safe and effective, so people aren’t asked to hand over ID to dozens of individual services to prove their age.
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Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
21 June 2026
On the last earnings call, CEO Jitendra Mohan stressed that hyperscalers, AI labels and sovereign entities are all signaling the buildout is still in the early innings, underpinned by real monetization, and return on investment — not on speculative demand.
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Todd Gordon,
CNBC,
9 June 2026
In the run-up to France’s next presidential election, far-right voices have been increasingly critical of the CNC and the unique financing system of that has long underpinned the French film industry.
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Elsa Keslassy,
Variety,
9 June 2026
As owners increasingly prioritize time, individuality and longevity, the yacht builder’s emphasis on experience and wellbeing has underpinned its recent success.
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Rachel Ingram,
Robb Report,
31 May 2026
Even public messaging about the contents of the proposal, known as the memorandum of understanding (MOU), is underpinned by contradictions — with Washington pushing back against Tehran’s statements that the draft stipulates US forces’ withdrawal and an end to blockades on Iranian ports.
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Kevin Liptak,
CNN Money,
28 May 2026
That ability to calmly claim crosses when coming through a bunch of bodies has been evident throughout this season, but the major theme that has underpinned Raya’s consistency is concentration.
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Art De Roché,
New York Times,
26 May 2026
Devin Dwyer,
ABC News,
29 June 2026
Cyber maturity should be underpinned by policies, dashboards, frameworks and controls.
—
Steve Durbin,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
Restrictions must be underpinned by an age verification system on devices in order to be both safe and effective, so people aren’t asked to hand over ID to dozens of individual services to prove their age.
—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
21 June 2026
On the last earnings call, CEO Jitendra Mohan stressed that hyperscalers, AI labels and sovereign entities are all signaling the buildout is still in the early innings, underpinned by real monetization, and return on investment — not on speculative demand.
—
Todd Gordon,
CNBC,
9 June 2026
In the run-up to France’s next presidential election, far-right voices have been increasingly critical of the CNC and the unique financing system of that has long underpinned the French film industry.
—
Elsa Keslassy,
Variety,
9 June 2026
As owners increasingly prioritize time, individuality and longevity, the yacht builder’s emphasis on experience and wellbeing has underpinned its recent success.
—
Rachel Ingram,
Robb Report,
31 May 2026
Even public messaging about the contents of the proposal, known as the memorandum of understanding (MOU), is underpinned by contradictions — with Washington pushing back against Tehran’s statements that the draft stipulates US forces’ withdrawal and an end to blockades on Iranian ports.
—
Kevin Liptak,
CNN Money,
28 May 2026
That ability to calmly claim crosses when coming through a bunch of bodies has been evident throughout this season, but the major theme that has underpinned Raya’s consistency is concentration.
—
Art De Roché,
New York Times,
26 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for underpinned
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Brun’s niece sustained injuries during the shooting that were not life-threatening — a scratch on her belly, said Brun.
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The Department of Licenses and Inspections responded to the scene and condemned the house, which sustained considerable damage.
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After that was a long drive across the state of Alabama, bolstered by MoonPies, before our final leg in New Orleans.
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In Asia and Europe, tech shares were bolstered by bumper gains in the semiconductor space.
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Fujimori’s presidency marks a return of her family’s political brand to Peru’s highest office — a movement that has long carried a complicated relationship with the United States.
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Since relocating to Los Angeles, Gonzalez’s small downtown team has scaled Happy Organics into a design-forward brand carried by major retailers, anchored in local maker communities and a sense of purpose.
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For more than 30 years, Alpert Jewish Family Service has supported Holocaust survivors through its Holocaust Survivor Assistance Program.
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Over the years, Kelce and Swift have supported one another at concerts and football games, with the hitmaker even being present when her beau won a Super Bowl ring in February 2024.
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In February 2025, a state appeals court upheld the jury’s verdict, ruling that Missouri’s laws requiring companies to warn of dangers are not preempted by federal law.
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This week, the court ruled by a 5-4 vote against the Republican National Committee and upheld state laws that allow for counting late-arriving mail ballots.
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