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From penalty taking and powering players' wellbeing to targeting their rivals' tactical weaknesses, AI is underpinning the Three Lions' plans for next summer's World Cup.

From BBC • Dec. 5, 2025

Others have similarly argued that debt isn’t necessarily a bad thing for the big AI players, and for now, growth is underpinning the bull case for funding these projects.

From Barron's • Nov. 4, 2025

While an end to COVID-19 curbs is underpinning consumption, growing signs of slowdown in overseas demand are clouding the outlook for Japan's export-reliant economy.

From Reuters • Apr. 5, 2023

Strength in the labor market is underpinning consumer spending, helping to keep the longest economic expansion on record.

From Washington Post • Jan. 23, 2020

Marine Corps general, Kelly, like Mattis, has continued to advocate that the U.S.-led alliance is underpinning international order.

From Washington Times • Dec. 26, 2018