shoring

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Recent Examples of shoring For example, the list notes that much of the temporary shoring to reinforce the floor has been removed, and the remaining floor work is nearly complete. Angela Palermo, Idaho Statesman, 13 June 2024 The plan would allocate $1 billion towards flooding mitigation for Metro-North service, including more sophisticated drainage systems at the Mott Haven Yard and the shoring up of retaining walls and sea walls where the Hudson Line hugs the river’s edge. Evan Simko-Bednarski, New York Daily News, 25 Apr. 2024 Some see the installment of Greenbaum as a shoring up of power for Bergman – one of four internal candidates to eventually replace Iger as CEO — bringing in a loyalist who will help assemble a more exciting slate over the next 12 months. Matt Donnelly, Variety, 28 Feb. 2024 However, for certain types of leather footwear, particularly in the premium and luxury segments, near-shoring to Brazil, Mexico, Colombia and a few other countries in the Americas can be economically viable today. Vicki M. Young, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019 See All Example Sentences for shoring
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Noun
  • 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
  • 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
Noun
  • From fuzzy open-toe slip-ons to orthopedic slides with extra arch support, there’s an affordable gift in here for everyone.
    Izzy Baskette, PEOPLE, 26 Oct. 2025
  • Some celebrants were building political support for the controversial Barge Canal.
    JSTOR Daily, JSTOR Daily, 26 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Especially when the offensive line is a disaster from a pass protection standpoint, and reinforcements aren’t coming anytime soon.
    Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 22 Oct. 2025
  • The trade market seemed like a potential place for reinforcements, but Graham would be a major addition.
    The Athletic NFL Staff, New York Times, 19 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • After the release of the 2024 biopic A Complete Unknown, which emphasized how Dylan was influenced by Guthrie, a Dylan Center exhibit showcased props from the movie.
    Josh Crutchmer, Rolling Stone, 22 Oct. 2025
  • And on this particular take, the flames immediately lick up the side of the prop and almost catch on the fabric of his sleeve.
    Sydney Bucksbaum, Entertainment Weekly, 21 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Many Reddit users admit to deeply regretting installing above-mount sinks—especially the vessel-style ones often found in bathrooms.
    Lauren Bengtson, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Oct. 2025
  • Its magnetic quick-release mount is fully compatible with Osmo Action accessories, allowing easy attachment to helmets, bikes, or backpacks.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 23 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Removing the roof required a fair amount of engineering to ensure torsional rigidity, including strengthening the door sills, A-pillars, and adding cross-body braces.
    Sean Evans, Robb Report, 21 Oct. 2025
  • Few dentists remain open in Gaza, and the materials for braces are scarce.
    Ghada Abdulfattah, The Atlantic, 21 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Starlight continues to raise money As part of phase one, two new towers designed to hold the production truss were finished this year.
    Eric Adler, Kansas City Star, 16 Oct. 2025
  • His first assignment is the Kane Brown concert where a truss has fallen over the production crew and band.
    Bryan West, Nashville Tennessean, 10 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • At a number of events on Tuesday, senior officials made a case for gas as essential for energy security and a buttress to renewables.
    Tim McDonnell, semafor.com, 23 Sep. 2025
  • In this era, ogival windows and flying buttresses would be more bracing than yet another thicket of computerized-looking shapes.
    D. T. Max, New Yorker, 15 Sep. 2025

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“Shoring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shoring. Accessed 28 Oct. 2025.

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