underpinned
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Its skill in minimizing disruptions has underpinned its ability to charge premium prices, helping it grow into the most profitable U.S. airline.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026
Article 2 of the framework commits the UK not to water down human rights provisions, underpinned by EU law, that flow from the Good Friday Agreement.
From BBC • May 15, 2026
“A lot of that is underpinned by our ability to ship faster and move faster,” CFO Amrita Ahuja told MarketWatch.
From MarketWatch • May 7, 2026
She also underscored the importance of open shipping lanes, saying "regional supply chains are underpinned by the safe and open navigation of sea".
From Barron's • May 2, 2026
The losses were much greater than they should have been, given the ratings of the bonds they underpinned, but the losses did not change a great deal from one month to the next.
From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis
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