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as in sustained
to hold up or serve as a foundation for
these beams are propping up the entire roof
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as in assisted
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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Five officers responding to the crash site were also transported to a local hospital for treatment related to injuries sustained during the rescue operation, Loredo Police Public Information Officer Jose Espinoza told CNN.—
Diego Mendoza,
CNN Money,
17 June 2026 -
Donni is another label synonymous with the style—its taffeta cargo pant has sustained popularity in certain corners of the internet.—
Laura Jackson,
Vogue,
17 June 2026
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Volunteers assisted with a ground and air search that turned up nothing.—
Dalia Faheid,
CNN Money,
21 June 2026
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Popma also reportedly assisted in that inmate's early release from the prison, according to the indictment.—
Logan Smith,
CBS News,
21 June 2026
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Even minor parks or embers might be carried into leaves or grass, kindling a fire that can swiftly expand.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
19 June 2026
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Voters in Makerfield, who have been the focus of international media attention during the five-week campaign, were aware their votes carried unusual weight.—
Kwiyeon Ha,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
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But Zohn’s story as a true survivor was only getting started, as he was diagnosed twice with CD20+ Hodgkin’s Lymphoma, requiring two stem cell transplants and requiring two long, slow recovery periods — recovery periods the reality star says were greatly aided by the use of medicinal cannabis.—
Dalton Ross,
Entertainment Weekly,
18 June 2026
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The first three batters reached, aided by a Rockies throwing error, to load the bases with nobody out.—
Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
16 June 2026
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On Monday, June 22, Kelce's pop star fiancée Taylor Swift supported him for the second year in a row at the kickoff for the event.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
PEOPLE,
24 June 2026
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The idea was supported by NASA’s top boss, Jared Isaacman, setting the tone for what could come in the near future.—
Ameya Paleja,
Interesting Engineering,
23 June 2026
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The compounding effects of high fuel costs along with the debt that helped finance the purchase and the upgrades to the planes accumulated quickly.—
Alexandra Skores,
CNN Money,
24 June 2026
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Karaban, 23, is a 6-foot-7, 225-pound forward who helped UConn win back-to-back NCAA championships in 2023 and 2024.—
Jason Anderson,
Sacbee.com,
24 June 2026
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Earlier this year, the state also bolstered its Head Start on Housing program, which offers families rental aid and child care.—
Ginny Monk,
Hartford Courant,
20 June 2026
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Such lifting of sanctions all but guarantees that the Iranian regime will be bolstered mere months after protests brought it to the brink of collapse.—
Ruth Margalit,
New Yorker,
19 June 2026
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The two met in 1999 and stayed friends over the years.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
19 June 2026
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Pochettino was asked constantly about Pulisic’s status for Friday and stayed mum for the most part – understandably so.—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
19 June 2026
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“Propped (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/propped%20%28up%29. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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