Passages like this get at the underlying tragedy of Markson's scattered library.
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Barbara pinned the crash on a stroke caused by an underlying diabetes condition.
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The underlying principles were formulated by Samuel Hahnemann in the late 1700s.
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Moreover, until now, researchers knew little about the underlying causes of BED.
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The answer is that the value of the underlying asset, housing prices, collapsed.
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However, it shouldn't impact underlying demand that continues to be very strong.
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The facial expressions underlying premeditated assault are different from anger.
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A new version of the underlying code is being released for developers this week.
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The mechanism underlying this differentiation process, however, remains unknown.
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Be or form the base for
Lie underneath
(underlying) implicit in(p): in the nature of something though not readily apparent; "shortcomings inherent in our approach"; "an underlying meaning"
(underlying) located beneath or below
(underlying) fundamental: being or involving basic facts or principles; "the fundamental laws of the universe"; "a fundamental incomatibility between them"; "these rudimentary truths"; "underlying principles"
(Underlying) In finance, the underlying of a derivative is an asset, basket of assets, index, or even another derivative, such that the cash flows of the (former) derivative depend on the value of this underlying. There must be an independent way to observe this value to avoid conflicts of interest.
To lie in a position directly beneath; To lie under or beneath; To serve as a basis of; form the foundation of; To be subject to; be liable to answer, as a charge or challenge; To underlay
(Underlying) What supports the security or instrument that parties agree to exchange in a derivative contract.
(Underlying) The stock, commodity, futures contract, or cash index against which a futures or options contract is valued.