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The Supreme Court seemed divided over eliminating judges’ ability to issue nationwide injunctions at blockbuster oral arguments Thursday, even as no justice defended the constitutionality of Trump’s birthright citizenship order that underpins the case.
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Zach Schonfeld, The Hill, 15 May 2025
And, of course, hoppers (rice flour pancakes), string hoppers (rice noodles) and rotis underpin many meals — the latter two Ghazaly cooks on the griddle, spatulas clanging in a rhythmic blur.
—Jamie Feldmar, Los Angeles Times, 8 May 2025
Their views align with Kennedy's claims that unhealthy food and lifestyle choices underpin a vast swath of Americans' health conditions.
—Joe Walsh, CBS News, 7 May 2025
The brick-and-mortar roll-out was bolstered by a global e-commerce launch in 2021 that includes selling on sites like Asos; it is underpinned by an aggressive, on-point digital strategy on western apps.
—Gemma A. Williams, Forbes.com, 10 May 2025
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Zach Schonfeld, The Hill, 15 May 2025
And, of course, hoppers (rice flour pancakes), string hoppers (rice noodles) and rotis underpin many meals — the latter two Ghazaly cooks on the griddle, spatulas clanging in a rhythmic blur.
—Jamie Feldmar, Los Angeles Times, 8 May 2025
Their views align with Kennedy's claims that unhealthy food and lifestyle choices underpin a vast swath of Americans' health conditions.
—Joe Walsh, CBS News, 7 May 2025
The brick-and-mortar roll-out was bolstered by a global e-commerce launch in 2021 that includes selling on sites like Asos; it is underpinned by an aggressive, on-point digital strategy on western apps.
—Gemma A. Williams, Forbes.com, 10 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for underpin
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Foundations and individuals that once focused solely on infrastructure or scholarship are now looking to sustain the principles that make education possible: academic freedom, equal access, and legal independence.—
Michelle Mbekeani,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2025
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The Waterbury Police Department responded to a report of a fight involving a group of men in the road in the 600 block of South Main Street shortly after 9 p.m. Two male victims sustained non-life-threatening injuries and were transported to a local hospital.—
Sean Krofssik,
Hartford Courant,
1 June 2025
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Even the only two other South Florida teams that went to three straight championship rounds like the Panthers carry scars of their journeys.—
Dave Hyde,
Sun Sentinel,
30 May 2025
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Flair built his reputation on limousine rides and midnight blade jobs, Bruno Sammartino carried the belt like a civic honor, and Steve Austin smashed beers on his head and then drank them on the top rope.—
Oliver Bateman,
The Washington Examiner,
30 May 2025
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Supportive Therapies Your healthcare provider may refer you to specialists who can help manage arthritis symptoms and support daily function.—
Brandi Jones,
Health,
25 May 2025
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Tribal management could protect biodiversity and support traditional use.—
Emma Marris,
The Atlantic,
25 May 2025
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With the top 10 generating over $8.4 million, a shade under last week’s total, the Korean box office maintained solid momentum heading into the final days of May, bolstered by a mix of major franchise fare and reliable local hits.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
26 May 2025
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Some others who just missed the cut in February signed on for worlds in hopes of of bolstering their cases when U.S. general manager Bill Guerin makes his final roster decisions for the 2026 Winter Olympics.—
Carol Schram,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2025
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“Underpin.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/underpin. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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