underlie

Example Sentences

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The biggest risk of a weaker-than-expected report stems from the way the Census Bureau processes data rather than underlying consumer demand.

From Barron's

The document also revealed that O’Hara battled rectal cancer, which was listed as an underlying condition.

From Los Angeles Times

Steep declines gave way to a bounceback this past week, but underlying worries remain.

From The Wall Street Journal

And in the process, the underlying principles that have governed the AI trade thus far are eroding as well.

From MarketWatch

This year's flu has hit many people who are generally healthy, so you might want to buy a flu vaccine even if you don't have any underlying medical conditions.

From BBC