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Recent Examples of undergird
Almost 200 years ago, Alexis de Tocqueville spoke of the importance of social capital—the implicit community and neighborly trust that undergirds the fabric of American society and how respect for the rule of law rather than the law of rulers underlies our market economy and social harmony.
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Steven Tian, Fortune, 29 Oct. 2024
Atelier Wen was given its hybrid brand name to underline the connection between France and China that undergirds its watch production.
—Allen Farmelo, Robb Report, 29 Oct. 2024
Assumptions undergirding the behavior and risk calculus of many state and nonstate actors in the region are increasingly obsolete.
—Mona Yacoubian, Foreign Affairs, 3 Oct. 2024
The department also undergirds federal student aid programs for colleges and universities.
—Joel Mathis, theweek, 29 Nov. 2024
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Steven Tian, Fortune, 29 Oct. 2024
Atelier Wen was given its hybrid brand name to underline the connection between France and China that undergirds its watch production.
—Allen Farmelo, Robb Report, 29 Oct. 2024
Assumptions undergirding the behavior and risk calculus of many state and nonstate actors in the region are increasingly obsolete.
—Mona Yacoubian, Foreign Affairs, 3 Oct. 2024
The department also undergirds federal student aid programs for colleges and universities.
—Joel Mathis, theweek, 29 Nov. 2024
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During the removal, the reptile expert noticed the snake had sustained multiple wounds, which appeared to be cat bites.Rachel Raposas, People.com, 8 Jan. 2025
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Can donors sustain giving like that every year after year?Ben Bolch, Los Angeles Times, 8 Jan. 2025
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Subscribe now to support our journalism and get unlimited access to our coverage.Lila Shapiro, Vulture, 13 Jan. 2025
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The statement also points to IPS increasing its graduation rate from 60% to 87% over the last decade, calling it evidence of the district’s dedication to supporting its entire community.Kristina Watrobski, Baltimore Sun, 13 Jan. 2025
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Scott is also coming off his first All Star appearance, after carrying a 1.34 ERA into the All Star break.Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 7 Jan. 2025
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The dress was also made with an elegant column skirt, accentuated with subtle pleating on the waistline, and a scarf that Gomez carried around her arm throughout the night.Hedy Phillips, People.com, 6 Jan. 2025
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Though the video revealed no further details, fans immediately began speculating about a possible Cowboy Carter tour, a theory bolstered when Live Nation shared the teaser on its social media channels.Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 14 Jan. 2025
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With more than 170 million users in the U.S., TikTok could bolster X’s efforts to attract advertisers.Jason Ma, Fortune Asia, 14 Jan. 2025
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“Undergird.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/undergird. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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