underpin
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The Paris-based organisation of 38 member countries said its "conservative" estimate was based on disclosures by the biggest companies in the 15 sectors, which underpin entire segments of the global economy.
From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026
"The chemicals and ceramics industries underpin our economic resilience and support skilled jobs across the UK," said chancellor Rachel Reeves.
From BBC • May 21, 2026
And the supply/demand imbalance is continuing to underpin oil prices.
From MarketWatch • May 21, 2026
“NHC’s low-cost operations will continue to underpin margins through the coal price cycle, funding capital expenditure commitments and supporting shareholder returns,” Williamson says.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 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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