underlie
Example Sentences
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"That will tell us what circuits are actually being built during this developmental window. Understanding how and when these connections form can advance our knowledge of both brain development and the mechanisms underlying neuropsychiatric disorders."
From Science Daily
In a one-page order, Lamberth wrote that Revolution Wind was likely to succeed in underlying litigation, faced "irreparable harm" without an injunction, and the venture's request was "in the public interest."
From Barron's
These are meant to encourage many of the kinds of underlying activity that is ultimately driving a lot of this financing, such as investments in data centers and energy infrastructure.
The quiet is likely temporary, analysts said, since the underlying anger against the state remains high and the government has few ways to resolve the economic problems at the root of widespread discontent.
The exception was in 2023-24 when Manchester City won the title despite Arsenal having the best underlying numbers.
From BBC
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