as in subsidizes
to provide money for a university willing to underwrite an archaeological expedition
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Recent Examples of underwrites By reinforcing our economic strength, digital trade underwrites our technological leadership and enhances our national security. —
Josh Kallmer, Fortune, 19 Apr. 2026 The gift underwrites the operational expenses of the foundation, ensuring that every dollar raised directly aids children who will benefit from its support, according to the team. —Jason Beede, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 Feb. 2026 Most festivals have a larger, for-profit backer that underwrites those expenses. —Will Richmond, The Providence Journal, 15 Jan. 2026 The move underwrites expanded faculty, student fellowships, global programming, and the Center for Global Futures. —Stephan Rabimov, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Josh Kallmer, Fortune, 19 Apr. 2026 The gift underwrites the operational expenses of the foundation, ensuring that every dollar raised directly aids children who will benefit from its support, according to the team. —Jason Beede, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 Feb. 2026 Most festivals have a larger, for-profit backer that underwrites those expenses. —Will Richmond, The Providence Journal, 15 Jan. 2026 The move underwrites expanded faculty, student fellowships, global programming, and the Center for Global Futures. —Stephan Rabimov, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for underwrites
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Medicaid subsidizes most of the medical care for children with severe special needs.— Carol Marbin Miller, Miami Herald, 11 Apr. 2026
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The organization subsidizes housing, manages the land, and, through Knoydart Renewables, supplies green energy to Inverie Bay.— Jen Murphy, Robb Report, 4 Apr. 2026
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The Archdiocese of Miami is making a desperate plea to the federal government, asking it to reconsider the cancellation of an $11 million contract with Catholic Charities that funds a shelter for unaccompanied migrant children in South Florida.— Abby Dodge, CBS News, 17 Apr. 2026
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The budget fully funds obligations of the SOA, a 2019 law that was meant to make school funding more equitable.— State House News Service, Boston Herald, 15 Apr. 2026
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The remaining funds, about 11 million euros, will go to Fondation Recherche Alzheimer, which finances scientific programs aimed at understanding the mechanisms of the disease, developing new treatments and improving the quality of life of patients and their families.— Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
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Money from these programs finances a dozen or so drinking water projects each year.— Karl Schneider, IndyStar, 31 Mar. 2026
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Teresa Moya, the museum’s director, told the Art Newspaper that the addition supports Anahuacalli’s role as a center for research, conservation, and study.— Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 21 Apr. 2026
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This supports housing stability and economic mobility in Charlotte’s West End.— Chase Jordan April 21, Charlotte Observer, 21 Apr. 2026
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