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to hold up or serve as a foundation for
the central beliefs that underpin a free society
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Poor Cybersecurity And Data Breaches In this age of digital transformation, cybersecurity now underpins reputational risk management.
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Jon Michail, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
But Netanyahu’s forces have, at the same time, already moved to bolster the country’s border with Syria, a reflection of the trepidation that underpins events of the last few days.
—Rob Picheta, CNN, 9 Dec. 2024
The company’s strong position in China’s digital economy and local services market underpins Macquarie’s positive outlook.
—Ganesh Rao, CNBC, 6 Dec. 2024
The cop aspect underpins something deeper.
—Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 5 Dec. 2024
This philosophy underpins the work of organizations like Maverick Collective, a PSI initiative co-founded by Melinda Gates and the Crown Princess of Norway.
—Alexander Puutio, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
The research driving this elaborate theory is detailed in Fisher’s many novels—which explore how biology underpins love and compatibility.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2024
Digital surveillance underpins modern retail.
—Dr. Mara Einstein, Deadline, 29 Nov. 2024
The traditional infrastructure that underpins workplace retirement plans wasn’t designed to handle intraday trading, meaning it wasn’t built for ETFs, Mariah Marquardt, capital markets strategy and operations manager at Betterment for Work, wrote in a 2023 analysis.
—Greg Iacurci, CNBC, 17 Oct. 2024
Jon Michail, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
But Netanyahu’s forces have, at the same time, already moved to bolster the country’s border with Syria, a reflection of the trepidation that underpins events of the last few days.
—Rob Picheta, CNN, 9 Dec. 2024
The company’s strong position in China’s digital economy and local services market underpins Macquarie’s positive outlook.
—Ganesh Rao, CNBC, 6 Dec. 2024
The cop aspect underpins something deeper.
—Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 5 Dec. 2024
This philosophy underpins the work of organizations like Maverick Collective, a PSI initiative co-founded by Melinda Gates and the Crown Princess of Norway.
—Alexander Puutio, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
The research driving this elaborate theory is detailed in Fisher’s many novels—which explore how biology underpins love and compatibility.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2024
Digital surveillance underpins modern retail.
—Dr. Mara Einstein, Deadline, 29 Nov. 2024
The traditional infrastructure that underpins workplace retirement plans wasn’t designed to handle intraday trading, meaning it wasn’t built for ETFs, Mariah Marquardt, capital markets strategy and operations manager at Betterment for Work, wrote in a 2023 analysis.
—Greg Iacurci, CNBC, 17 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for underpins
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These new spaces are where old money meets new ideas, creating a potent mix that sustains London’s position as a nexus for the ultra-wealthy.Francois Botha, Forbes, 25 Nov. 2024
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The Philippine Constitution says that if a president dies, sustains a permanent disability, is removed from office or resigns, the vice president takes over and serves the rest of the term.Jim Gomez, Los Angeles Times, 24 Nov. 2024
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Additionally, ensuring a good mix of fruits, vegetables, whole grains and lean proteins supports brain and vascular health.Mill Etienne, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Think of it as an asset that supports your ability to enjoy life and perform at your best.Cindy Chia, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Founded in 1999, DRR carries a rich legacy.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
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Each path carries weighty consequences.Guney Yildiz, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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