as in to fund
to provide money for
a university willing to underwrite an archaeological expedition
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Recent Examples of underwrite
Key dates for 2024 US presidential election In addition to the main broadcast of the Oct. 15 debate, the Texas Association of Broadcasters will underwrite a real-time Spanish language translation of the debate that will be fed on an alternative audio channel of the satellite feed.
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John C. Moritz, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
The National Association of Theater Owners California Nevada will underwrite its third scholarship to Chapman University.
—Thr Staff, The Hollywood Reporter, 19 Nov. 2024
Additionally, other clients have taken the company off underwriting debt deals.
—Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune Asia, 1 Nov. 2024
Just as Mexico never paid for the wall, China is not going to underwrite the cost of everything in Walmart.
—Erik Sherman, Forbes, 26 Oct. 2024
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John C. Moritz, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
The National Association of Theater Owners California Nevada will underwrite its third scholarship to Chapman University.
—Thr Staff, The Hollywood Reporter, 19 Nov. 2024
Additionally, other clients have taken the company off underwriting debt deals.
—Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune Asia, 1 Nov. 2024
Just as Mexico never paid for the wall, China is not going to underwrite the cost of everything in Walmart.
—Erik Sherman, Forbes, 26 Oct. 2024
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Companies with significant technological resources can support the installation of Wi-Fi hot spots in low-income neighborhoods or help fund initiatives to provide affordable high-speed internet to households in need.Sumeet Grover, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
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Honorable Mention: North Korean Cryptocurrency Theft A lot of people steal a lot of cryptocurrency every year, including North Korean cybercriminals who have a mandate to help fund the hermit kingdom.Lily Hay Newman, WIRED, 26 Dec. 2024
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Richemont will also make available a six-year revolving credit facility of 100 million euros to finance YNAP’s general corporate needs, including working capital.Samantha Conti, WWD, 16 Dec. 2024
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The statewide motor vehicle surtax of 0.03% has been collected since 2003, and applies to all retail sales, leases and transfers of motor vehicles and is used to finance transportation improvements.Carleen Johnson | The Center Square, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 15 Dec. 2024
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Shortly after the trade, Rodgers agreed to take a $33.7 million pay cut over two seasons, allowing the Jets to further subsidize the roster.Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 24 Dec. 2024
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Those who carry credit card balances (often lower-income households) effectively subsidize the generous rewards enjoyed by more affluent cardholders.Boaz Sobrado, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
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“Underwrite.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/underwrite. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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