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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Savannah Guthrie, who temporarily stepped away from her NBC duties, including plans to co-host the opening ceremony of the Winter Olympics, issued a plea through social media asking for prayers and public support as the search continues.—
Claire Carter,
The Washington Examiner,
5 Feb. 2026 -
Many of Minaj’s online attacks have been over the governor’s support of transgender children.—
Brie Stimson,
FOXNews.com,
5 Feb. 2026
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Today, only one reconstructed pillar remains at the original temple site, located outside of the main archaeological park.—
Maureen O'Hare,
CNN Money,
9 Feb. 2026
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Another pillar of Malaysia’s industrial push is the Johor–Singapore Special Economic Zone (SEZ), launched to attract high-tech investment along the border.—
Nicholas Gordon,
Fortune,
8 Feb. 2026
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The partnership builds on earlier reinforcement learning work, including the Spot Reinforcement Learning Researcher Kit, which enabled record-setting running speeds for the quadruped robot, reports Humanoids Daily.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Feb. 2026
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Jones, who's been starting in Gordon's spot, will already be part of the call for reinforcements.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
8 Feb. 2026
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Several cool props gestured to historical infrastructural neglect and botched Hurricane Maria recovery efforts.—
Craig Jenkins,
Vulture,
9 Feb. 2026
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Set elements, props and prosthetics are also on display and will allow guests to step into the world of Clarkesville and Club Juke.—
Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
9 Feb. 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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To better break through modern wilderness frontiers, Bowlus' newest offering gets upgraded with the 3-in lift, all-terrain tires, spare tire mount and interior lashing system of the Adventure Package.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
6 Feb. 2026
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Pressure mounts on the prime minister That skepticism has gained traction with British lawmakers across partisan lines, with Starmer facing a ferocious backlash from within his own party.—
Emmet Lyons,
CBS News,
6 Feb. 2026
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Kim will be wearing a shoulder brace after dislocating the joint during training last month.—
Jenny McCoy,
SELF,
10 Feb. 2026
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In one trailer for the season, she is seen as a stripper wearing a neck brace covered in gemstones.—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
10 Feb. 2026
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Under the measures, hospital stays and surgical activity will be limited whenever possible.—
Michael Rios,
CNN Money,
10 Feb. 2026
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These vacation rentals range from cozy stays for a couple to more spacious apartments fit for a family; all right in the center of the city, all with their own take on its rich history of art and architecture.—
Elly Leavitt,
Vogue,
9 Feb. 2026
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“Shore.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shore. Accessed 11 Feb. 2026.
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