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underpin

[uhn-der-pin] / ˌʌn dərˈpɪn /


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To be sure, May’s strong jobs report should underpin economic optimism.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 7, 2026

On one hand, “geopolitical uncertainty continues to underpin demand for safe-haven assets,” the analyst says.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026

And the supply/demand imbalance is continuing to underpin oil prices.

From MarketWatch • May 21, 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

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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