as in support
a structure that holds up or serves as a foundation for something else
the carpenter placed a shore underneath the sagging roof of the porch
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This story was produced with financial support from the Esserman Family Foundation in partnership with Journalism Funding Partners.—
Verónica Egui Brito,
Miami Herald,
7 June 2025 -
Crucially, the Pixel 8 still has five years of software support left.—
Janhoi McGregor,
Forbes.com,
7 June 2025
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While education and health have long been pillars of their work, sustainability is a newer, but increasingly vital, focus for the Foundation.—
Sindiswa Mabunda,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2025
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Durability and dominance are the twin pillars of pitching greatness.—
Tyler Kepner,
New York Times,
30 May 2025
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German Chancellor Friedrich Merz attempted to provide President Donald Trump with some positive reinforcement by crediting Americans for ending a war in Europe during his visit to the White House on June 5.—
Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy,
USA Today,
7 June 2025
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These reinforcements can mean the difference between minor damage and catastrophic failure when a major storm hits.—
Dianne Plummer,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
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The humble prop was the highlight of the auction, receiving a ton of interest due to its prominence in the background of a beloved sitcom, which aired from 1970 to 1977.—
Angela Andaloro,
People.com,
7 June 2025
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Pieces on display include archival materials, sketches, props, and actual Moomins.—
Brittany Allen,
Literary Hub,
5 June 2025
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From the Caribbean Music Awards to the mounting of several arena shows — April kicked off a season of head-turning announcements for the world of Caribbean music.—
Kyle Denis,
Billboard,
8 May 2025
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For more: read Hilton Als’s review of a 2016 mounting, and the story of how the late actress Kim Stanley introduced him to Chekhov’s greatness.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
18 Apr. 2025
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As this season's team is put together, the tension mounts and new drama awaits.—
Stacy Lambe,
People.com,
4 June 2025
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As with several others, this photo again shows the 10mm gap between the bottom panel’s 2.5-inch drive mounts and the underside of the front fan’s air guide.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
31 May 2025
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The two-year restructuring plan comes as consumer goods giants P&G (PG) and Unilever brace for muted demand in 2025 stemming from growing uncertainty due to US tariffs.—
Reuters,
CNN Money,
5 June 2025
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Jurors were reportedly shown photos of her in a neck brace.—
Amber Corrine,
VIBE.com,
5 June 2025
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Within less than 24 hours after the ruling, the US Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit granted a stay.—
Bill Stone,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2025
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The Biden administration had used humanitarian parole more than any previous president, offering two-year legal stays to migrants who met strict eligibility criteria, including financial sponsorship and travel arrangements at their own expense.—
Gabe Whisnant,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 May 2025
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“Shore.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shore. Accessed 14 Jun. 2025.
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