underpin

Example Sentences

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The “real, factual data” that underpinned Leavitt’s statement was specious at best.

From Salon

“We doubt that strong growth will fuel a pick-up in inflation pressures given that it is being underpinned by faster productivity growth,” he wrote.

From The Wall Street Journal

Its sophisticated Community Earth System Model underpins international climate assessments and much of U.S. policy.

From Los Angeles Times

She added: "Today's strategy rightly recognises the scale of this challenge and the need to address the misogynistic attitudes that underpin it, but the level of investment to achieve this falls seriously short."

From BBC

An aggressive approach from the baseline supports the American's opening shot, with a steely drive and work ethic underpinning his consistency.

From BBC