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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Republicans pledge to revive a bill to establish an independent Office of Inspector General, which cleared the Senate last year with broad bipartisan support.—
Caroline Cummings,
CBS News,
22 Jan. 2026 -
People's Liberation Army troops under Mao's control either ignored the violence or offered support to the insurrectionists while the country descended into lawlessness and retribution.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
22 Jan. 2026
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The geologic monocline extends almost 100 miles and is surrounded by white sandstone domes, towering monoliths, and otherworldly pillars and arches.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Jan. 2026
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As prosecutor general, Saab has been a key legal pillar of Nicolás Maduro’s government, overseeing cases against opposition leaders, protesters, journalists and civil society activists.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
6 Jan. 2026
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This becomes a form of intermittent reinforcement where unpredictable emotional rewards strengthen attachment even when nothing fundamentally changes.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
26 Jan. 2026
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Starting pitching should be a major strength for the Red Sox, as a staff of Garrett Crochet, Suarez, Gray, Brayan Bello and perhaps Johan Oviedo — another offseason addition — is the best on paper in the AL East, at least until the Yankees’ reinforcements return.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
24 Jan. 2026
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Here are the latest gambling odds and prop bets for Super Bowl LX.—
Senior Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Jan. 2026
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There are props that can break or splat.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
26 Jan. 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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The case is lightweight yet highly impact-resistant, providing uniform protection during long filming sessions, travel, or mounting.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
12 Oct. 2025
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The Lyra webcam ships with a magnetic and adjustable mount that can be placed on top of a computer display, laptop screen or a tripod.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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The accompanying video shows the robot hand, still attached to its arm mount, picking up a mustard bottle before flipping over and grabbing a can of potato chips using the opposite side of its palm.—
Mack DeGeurin,
Popular Science,
22 Jan. 2026
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Those who undergo an internal brace procedure are generally expected to pitch at full strength 10 months after the operation.—
Shawn McFarland,
Dallas Morning News,
19 Jan. 2026
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Slow to heal from UCL brace surgery – a Tommy John alternative – Strider started late and struggled all season, finishing 7-14 as the team slipped to fourth place in the five-team division.—
Dan Schlossberg,
Forbes.com,
18 Jan. 2026
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The stay will remain in effect while the government’s appeal proceeds.—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
27 Jan. 2026
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Cover pan; cook, stirring occasionally and adjusting heat as needed to ensure mixture stays at a gentle simmer, until fennel is very tender, 15–20 minutes.—
Shilpa Uskokovic,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
27 Jan. 2026
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“Shore.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shore. Accessed 28 Jan. 2026.
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