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as in carrying
to hold up or serve as a foundation for
these beams are propping up the entire roof
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as in assisting
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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Authorities said Osorio-Valencia was carrying a backpack containing a Wi-Fi jammer, a sledgehammer, a screwdriver, a wallet, and jewelry.—
Abby Dodge,
CBS News,
18 Apr. 2026 -
Leaving it all behind for a few days and carrying everything on my back reminded me that the best way to connect with nature is by simplifying, listening and observing what’s around us.—
Patrick Connolly,
The Orlando Sentinel,
17 Apr. 2026
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Williams is described by Fort Worth ISD as a school improvement leader who has a long history of creating academic growth, assisting principals and creating education systems across a number of different campuses.—
Samuel O’Neal
April 16,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
16 Apr. 2026
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Firefighters from the Riverside and Ontario fire departments were also assisting with the firefight.—
Dean Fioresi,
CBS News,
16 Apr. 2026
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Porter said sustaining the progress will depend heavily on community involvement.—
Da Lin,
CBS News,
18 Apr. 2026
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The president’s decision to continue the blockade despite Iran’s announcement appeared aimed at sustaining pressure on Tehran as the fate of the two-week ceasefire reached last week remained uncertain.—
Melanie Lidman,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Apr. 2026
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The indictment charges Guzman with 33 counts of aiding and assisting in the preparation and presentation of a false income tax return and four counts of making and subscribing a false income tax return, officials said.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
11 Apr. 2026
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The Kings beat the rival Oilers during Kopitar’s home finale, aiding the team’s push to earn a playoff spot.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Apr. 2026
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All of the proceeds raised from the event went to supporting Altman's family.—
Victor Jacobo,
CBS News,
12 Apr. 2026
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By his third hosting gig in 2014, he was joined onstage during his monologue by Leonardo DiCaprio, his co-star in the searing satire The Wolf of Wall Street, a Martin Scorsese picture that netted Hill his second Oscar nomination for best supporting actor after Moneyball just three years earlier.—
Josh Spiegel,
HollywoodReporter,
11 Apr. 2026
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Now Blair, who was adopted as a baby, is pursuing a career in the genomic registry field, helping people who don’t have access to their own medical histories.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
14 Apr. 2026
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Aily enables real-time marketing allocation across channels, helping brands rebalance spend, reduce complexity and directly link investment to measurable business outcomes.—
Fairchild Studio,
Footwear News,
13 Apr. 2026
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Struckhoff presented the potential sale of the estate and mansion as a strategic move to bring in more tourism, bolstering the city’s economy over time.—
Ilana Arougheti,
Kansas City Star,
14 Apr. 2026
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Both actions are part of a new Spain-Boston biotechnology initiative, as the Spanish government sees the hub as a catalyst for bolstering its transatlantic partnership with the United States.—
Lance Reynolds,
Boston Herald,
14 Apr. 2026
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If not booking hotels or staying at a cabin belonging to a friend or family member, people often search vacation rental sites for getaway locations (listings can include resorts).—
Molly Guthrey,
Twin Cities,
19 Apr. 2026
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Kirby said that an impromptu office nap is his trick to staying sharp over his decades-long career in business.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
19 Apr. 2026
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“Propping (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/propping%20%28up%29. Accessed 21 Apr. 2026.
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