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underling

[uhn-der-ling] / ˈʌn dər lɪŋ /


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The analysts don’t expect meaningful consensus underling earnings upgrades, though earnings per share forecasts are likely to benefit from the higher 2026 buyback.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 27, 2026

Now that it seems he can’t hide from the story entirely, Hegseth is trying to wriggle out from responsibility by blaming an underling, Adm.

From Salon ● Dec. 3, 2025

Draganov treats him like a grizzly bear, hissing “Don’t move!” to an underling when Korpi makes eye contact with their car.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 20, 2025

While the geopolitical machinations rumble on, the underling success of Georgia’s second-hand car industry can be explained by its geography.

From BBC ● Oct. 13, 2024

It was a ticklish situation, granted he was the boss, the Count merely an underling, still, no one in all Florin had Rugen’s skills.

From "The Princess Bride" by William Goldman




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