underpinned
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The campaigns were infused with the revolutionary spirit of the time but underpinned by Bailey's forensic understanding of the law.
From BBC ● Aug. 19, 2026
She noted that Europe had long benefitted from "three pillars" -- a rules-based global order underpinned by US security guarantees, cheap energy and expanding global trade.
From Barron's ● Aug. 19, 2026
SpaceX’s spending on AI, detailed in Tuesday’s investor report, expands a spree among the world’s biggest tech companies. Amazon.com last week estimated around $220 billion in capital spending this year, underpinned by AI-related investments.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 5, 2026
It could also clearly have underpinned the continuation of the extraordinary ticket prices charged in 2026.
From BBC ● Aug. 1, 2026
The frilled skirt was underpinned with buckram to make it flare.
From "The God of Small Things" by Arundhati Roy
