underpin

Example Sentences

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These concerns underpin the Scottish government's long-standing opposition to retaining BST during winter.

From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026

Arm’s ambitious revenue targets, partly driven by its newfangled chip business, also underpin the stock upgrade.

From Barron's • Mar. 26, 2026

It also requires the U.S. and its allies to maintain a decisive lead in emerging technologies, such as semiconductors and artificial intelligence, that underpin modern power.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 24, 2026

“That risk premium should underpin the U.S. dollar, particularly if investors remain cautious about the broader economic impact on regions that rely heavily on oil imports,” the analyst adds.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 17, 2026

The AIG FP traders present were shocked by how little thought or analysis seemed to underpin the subprime mortgage machine: It was simply a bet that home prices would never fall.

From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis