as in to prop (up)
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Quinn had caught a lucky break in round one, when 16th seed Grigor Dimitrov injured his leg while in possession of a two-set lead.—
Matthew Futterman,
New York Times,
1 June 2025 -
They’re traditionally crafted from leather that’s long-lasting and comfy, once broken in.—
Malia Griggs,
Glamour,
30 May 2025
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The society began assuming many of the responsibilities previously provided by the county, signing contracts with cities across the region to take in strays, help with spaying and neutering, return lost animals to their owners and enforce licensing and other rules.—
Jeff McDonald,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
1 June 2025
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If the tax code is going to be enforced by machines, and the preparation calculated and handled by the same, the rules those machines follow should be legible and contestable, argues Andrew Leahey.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2025
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“Limber (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/limber%20%28up%29. Accessed 5 Jun. 2025.
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