underlie
Example Sentences
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An Asda spokesperson said its "strong balance sheet and underlying free cash flow generation" means it can comfortably cover current and future debt obligations.
From BBC
“While that’s not particularly high given the illiquidity of the privately held companies in the underlying portfolio, it’s important to understand that investments may be locked up for a very long time.”
From Barron's
“While that’s not particularly high given the illiquidity of the privately held companies in the underlying portfolio, it’s important to understand that investments may be locked up for a very long time.”
From Barron's
That said, the bar for any policy action is high, and stronger-than-anticipated underlying price pressures suggest the ECB will favor a steady hand for a prolonged period, the analysts said.
A key measure of underlying inflation—excluding volatile fresh food and energy prices—climbed 2.4%, slower than the 2.6% rise marked in the previous month.
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