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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Trump has alluded to this possible dearth of popular support when asked about the possibility of backing Pahlavi to lead the country if the regime collapses.—
Timothy Nerozzi,
The Washington Examiner,
19 Mar. 2026 -
Of The Trees plays a daytime and nighttime set both days, with support from Daily Bread.—
Tiney Ricciardi,
Denver Post,
19 Mar. 2026
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Eco effort Restoration, preservation and locality are key pillars for property.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Mar. 2026
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Marylanders are voracious consumers of farm animals, and this industry is a vital pillar of the state’s economy.—
Torrey Snow,
Baltimore Sun,
18 Mar. 2026
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Both candidates pushed back by attacking Fine’s reinforcements.—
David Weigel,
semafor.com,
16 Mar. 2026
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This can include making use of positive reinforcement and redirection.—
Sherri Gordon,
Parents,
15 Mar. 2026
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One of the centerpiece props is a golden toilet, and that’s not even the wackiest part of the experience.—
Dewayne Bevil,
The Orlando Sentinel,
16 Mar. 2026
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The Senate Business, Labor and Technology Committee is set to take the first look at Senate Bill 131, a measure that looks to ban prop bets and place other restrictions on online sports betting.—
Nick Coltrain,
Denver Post,
16 Mar. 2026
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Essentially, gasket mounting is when a keyboard’s plate is held into the case around its edges, using strips of foam on either side to isolate the plate from the main case.—
Henri Robbins,
Wired News,
9 Dec. 2025
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With concerns around privacy, algorithmic bias, and appropriate AI deployment mounting, competency around data ethics is paramount.—
The Hill,
The Hill,
24 Oct. 2025
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The Los Angeles Times recently reported that Instawork, a staffing app that connects businesses with local hourly workers for same-day gigs, has been recruiting workers in Los Angeles to strap on headbands with a phone mount and record themselves cleaning their homes.—
Angela Yang,
NBC news,
20 Mar. 2026
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The shake-up comes as pressure mounts on software companies to show a return on AI investments, as investors worry that the models could disrupt software incumbents.—
Jordan Novet,
CNBC,
17 Mar. 2026
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Choinière’s brace, the first multi-goal game for him since 2023, came from a similar distance just further to the right.—
Josh Gross,
Daily News,
15 Mar. 2026
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So Katie came off the bench and put up 15 points in a 54-51 win over scrappy Northfield with a brace, having dinged her kneecap about a month ago.—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
15 Mar. 2026
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For families As evidenced by all the families at the hotel during my stay, this is a great choice for big groups with young kids.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Mar. 2026
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Two fan experience packages, which includes a 4-night stay at a downtown Indianapolis hotel, two tickets to the NCAA Men's Final Four games on April 4 and two tickets to the NCAA Men's Championship game on April 6.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
20 Mar. 2026
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“Shore.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shore. Accessed 23 Mar. 2026.
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