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Recent Examples of underpin
Enterprise software remains deeply embedded across the corporate landscape, underpinned by multi-year contracts and high switching costs that provide a significant buffer against near-term displacement.
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Jim Edwards, Fortune, 10 Feb. 2026
The Environmental Protection Agency on Thursday plans to repeal the legal framework that underpins its power to regulate greenhouse gas emissions.
—Evan Bush, NBC news, 10 Feb. 2026
In Central Florida, those impacts would be felt quickly along the I-4 corridor, where trucking underpins port operations, tourism supply chains, and the daily movement of goods between Tampa, Orlando and the Space Coast.
—Bhupinder Kaur, The Orlando Sentinel, 7 Feb. 2026
In fact, the bracelet is nearly an exact replica, underpinned by more elevated, modern craftsmanship.
—Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 7 Feb. 2026
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Jim Edwards, Fortune, 10 Feb. 2026
The Environmental Protection Agency on Thursday plans to repeal the legal framework that underpins its power to regulate greenhouse gas emissions.
—Evan Bush, NBC news, 10 Feb. 2026
In Central Florida, those impacts would be felt quickly along the I-4 corridor, where trucking underpins port operations, tourism supply chains, and the daily movement of goods between Tampa, Orlando and the Space Coast.
—Bhupinder Kaur, The Orlando Sentinel, 7 Feb. 2026
In fact, the bracelet is nearly an exact replica, underpinned by more elevated, modern craftsmanship.
—Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 7 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for underpin
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The question for Nigeria’s energy industry is how to sustain momentum built over the last three years.—
Alexander Onukwue,
semafor.com,
9 Feb. 2026
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It is built over time—through daily choices, consistent support, and the work that goes into sustaining progress long after initial motivation may fade.—
Tara Comonte,
Fortune,
9 Feb. 2026
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The launcher carries six 300 mm rockets and is operated by a small crew working from within an armored cabin designed to protect against shrapnel and small-arms fire, according to reports.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Feb. 2026
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Of his goals, the strike just outside the box away to Inter carried the most threat.—
Art de Roché,
New York Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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My job is to keep our mission, vision, and commitment to impact front and center and to make sure our staff feel supported and able to stay focused on the work.—
Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson,
semafor.com,
6 Feb. 2026
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Trump supported Milei’s fiscal program last year with a $20-billion credit line that succeeded in calming markets and boosting Milei’s prospects in a crucial midterm election in October.—
Isabel Debre,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Feb. 2026
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Concerns that technology will replace white-collar workers are bolstering the case for trades and manual labor, which are less exposed to automation (at least until the robots take over).—
Rachyl Jones,
semafor.com,
13 Feb. 2026
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Within the retail channel, Asics’ Meatpacking store in NYC remained focused on supporting omnichannel practices, while the brand continued to bolster its consumer loyalty program, OneAsics.—
Stephen Garner,
Footwear News,
13 Feb. 2026
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“Underpin.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/underpin. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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