underpinnings

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“It doesn’t appear that he’s impacted the political underpinnings of a deep blue city like Los Angeles,” Schnur said.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

He charms the staff with his knowledge of these obscure machines – pointing out the bellows that power a church organ, and the pneumatic underpinnings of a piano roll player.

From BBC • May 14, 2026

"Our study reveals unique biological underpinnings of mental health that are often obscured by broad diagnostic categories."

From Science Daily • May 4, 2026

Regarding contemporary customs, Mr. Currey reveals part of the experiential underpinnings of his book.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

He became a full staff member of the Mount Wilson Observatory, learned many of the scientific underpinnings of his work and died rich in the respect of the astronomical community.

From "Cosmos" by Carl Sagan