undergird

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Insider-trading rules backed by criminal penalties undergird confident stock trading.

From Barron's • Jan. 2, 2026

We try and understand the meaning systems that undergird whatever group we’re studying.

From Salon • Nov. 20, 2025

For many Americans, the 138-year-old technology of cars is synonymous with freedom, even though American drivers don’t realize the high subsidies that undergird car culture.

From Seattle Times • Jun. 2, 2023

They talked about the entire structure that ought to undergird American democracy, how it has been compromised, and what we miss about the fight over norms.

From Slate • Mar. 15, 2023

“Repair it, uncle! how can—” “Never mind just now, hand out a blanket, quick; I’ll explain after; we must undergird her and keep out as much water as we can.”

From The Giant of the North Pokings Round the Pole by Ballantyne, R. M. (Robert Michael)