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as in to assist
to provide (someone) with what is useful or necessary to achieve an end
invariably his strong religious faith props him up in times of crisis
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Prod: Andrés Jaime Santamaría) David Rodríguez, a Colombian police captain, goes undercover in a brutal jail to discover a sect which carries our ritual sacrifices in worship of a supernatural god.—
John Hopewell,
Variety,
15 July 2025 -
Her election would also carry symbolic weight as Grijalva would be the first Latina to represent Arizona in Congress.—
Brittany Shepherd,
ABC News,
15 July 2025
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The Trump administration intends to house immigration detainees at a big South Jersey military base, naming it as one of two sites now certified to assist in the president's plan for mass deportations.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
20 July 2025
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Public health workers recommend individuals, businesses, and other organizations carry the drug to assist in an emergency.—
Christina Lengyel,
The Washington Examiner,
20 July 2025
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Instead, both partners should be willingly putting in the effort to sustain their relationship.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
19 July 2025
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That includes Clark, who sustained a groin injury last week that sidelined her from Friday's three-point contest and tonight's All-Star Game.—
Becky Sullivan,
NPR,
19 July 2025
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Sami Al-Arian, a former University of South Florida professor who is associated with the Gaza Tribunal, admitted to conspiring to aid the Palestinian Islamic Jihad terror group in 2006.—
David Zimmermann,
The Washington Examiner,
12 July 2025
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To aid in future operation and prevent your window from getting stuck again, apply a spray lubricant, such as silicone spray, to the tracks.—
Kamron Sanders,
Better Homes & Gardens,
12 July 2025
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After Amanda was born in 2001, the family of four moved again from New Jersey to Florida to support Maria’s growing tennis ambitions.—
Emily Blackwood,
People.com,
12 July 2025
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Editor's note: Travel and accommodations for this article were partially supported by Tourism New Brunswick.—
Jamie Carter,
Space.com,
12 July 2025
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This helps incorporate air into the batter and helps the cake rise in the oven.—
Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 July 2025
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Reducing your carb intake can help lessen blood sugar spikes.—
Christina Manian,
Health,
14 July 2025
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Here's a look at what Tennesseans can expect weather-wise, who is expected to see the highest temperatures and just how to stay safe as temperatures soar.—
Joyce Orlando,
The Tennessean,
22 July 2025
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The best way to protect yourself from poor air quality is to stay indoors, especially when the Air Quality Index reaches above 101, which is classified as unhealthy for sensitive groups, according to the Environmental Protection Agency.—
Maia Pandey,
jsonline.com,
22 July 2025
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In Vance’s home state of Ohio, U.S. Secret Service members bolstered a tiny crowd of 8,239, surveying the 26,000-seat venue and surrounding areas for any threat to a man who ranks first in the country’s presidential line of succession.—
Elias Burke,
New York Times,
12 July 2025
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Following the recommendations from the NWS helps bolster your safety during air quality alerts, minimizing your exposure to potentially harmful pollutants.—
Southern California Weather Report,
Oc Register,
12 July 2025
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“Prop (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prop%20%28up%29. Accessed 25 Jul. 2025.
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