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underlying

[uhn-der-lahy-ing] / ˈʌn dərˌlaɪ ɪŋ /


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He replied, “I present all the facts, but I do not speculate about underlying or greater cosmic meaning.”

From Slate ● Nov. 12, 2026

But there’s another theory that says “oversold” is more of an ability than a condition, meaning it’s a sign of underlying weakness.

From MarketWatch ● Nov. 12, 2026

Then, it expanded to manufacturing processes, advanced commercial technologies and, eventually, the underlying science from which new technologies emerge.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 12, 2026

Macquarie says Superloop’s earnings profile remains strong, with a 24% rise in underlying Ebitda forecast in FY27.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 11, 2026

It is not possible, by listening to the music, to perceive the underlying design, although a skilled score reader may be able to plot its workings by studying the music on the page.

From "The Story of Music" by Howard Goodall


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