underpin
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"A reliance solely on instant answers risks losing the habits of questioning and evaluation that underpin knowledge, expertise and innovation," he said.
From BBC • May 18, 2026
The calculations done by scientists at IRIS, as it was commonly known, underpin vast numbers of chemical regulations, permits and other environmental rules in the U.S. and abroad.
From Salon • May 5, 2026
Land power sustains the culture and character that underpin effective military action—and ties the force directly to the American people.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 3, 2026
These concerns underpin the Scottish government's long-standing opposition to retaining BST during winter.
From BBC • Mar. 27, 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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