undergirding

verb

Definition of undergirdingnext
present participle of undergird
as in sustaining
to hold up or serve as a foundation for the theory of evolution undergirds virtually all of modern biology

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  1. sustaining
  2. supporting
  3. carrying
  4. upholding
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  • The Role Of Leadership In Team Building Building and sustaining a high-performance team starts with leadership.
    Lynda Silsbee, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • With the rapid growth in these jobs, comes the challenge of sustaining the momentum.
    George Sakellaris, Fortune, 3 Oct. 2024
Definition of sustaining
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  • In the second, allegations of abuse and supporting testimonies were restricted, and Lyle and Erik Menendez were convicted of first-degree murder in March 1996.
    Salvador Hernandez, Los Angeles Times, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Yet, supporting female entrepreneurs is just one piece of the puzzle.
    Kath Mackay, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of supporting
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  • The county has previously sprayed pesticides in neighborhoods where mosquitoes potentially carrying West Nile virus have been found.
    Nollyanne Delacruz, The Mercury News, 16 Nov. 2024
  • The crowd moved slowly because of its size, with some cyclists carrying the Chinese flag and some people sleeping on the ground in a park after arriving in Kaifeng, according to photos and videos shared with NBC News.
    Peter Guo, NBC News, 11 Nov. 2024
Definition of carrying
Verb
  • In today’s rapidly advancing technological landscape, upholding a robust code of ethics is imperative.
    Prajeet Gadekar, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
  • Harris will also highlight the historical significance of Ripon and the roots of the traditional GOP, emphasizing that while there may be differences in policy, her dedication to upholding the Constitution and fundamental American principles remains steadfast, according to the official.
    Nik Popli, TIME, 3 Oct. 2024
Definition of upholding
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