underpin
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Much of that classification still rests on 2011 data, even though many areas have since transformed, blurring the lines that underpin policy.
From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026
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
Nvidia said the first model built by the coalition will underpin its coming Nemotron 4 family of open models.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 18, 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
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