underwrite

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Australia's national parliament on Monday introduced a bill to give powers to the government to underwrite the purchase of shiploads of fuel that will add to supply in Australia.

From Barron's • Mar. 30, 2026

As public funding for higher education has eroded, universities have increasingly turned to wealthy donors to underwrite major projects and supplement budgets by endowing professorships and research centers.

From Salon • Feb. 28, 2026

“We are not ready to fully underwrite this in the model given how quickly pricing narratives move,” but investors could start to expect about $50 per share in earnings for Micron this year, Sankar said.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 20, 2026

Paramount offers $25.50 a share, with 85% of the bid in cash, adding that Larry Ellison and RedBird Capital Partners would underwrite the full equity portion of the deal.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 23, 2025

It is possible for Princeton to underwrite all your expenses at the school if you qualify.

From "Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography" by Mark Mathabane