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shorings

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plural of shoring

as in shores

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The port city on the shores of the Chesapeake Bay chartered the country’s first commercial railroad in 1827.

— Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 1 Nov. 2026
From the shores of Lake Ontario to rural Kansas, signs point to a voter coalition under strain, as Republicans grappling with a troubled economy question the party’s direction.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 1 Nov. 2026

Definition of shores

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The bridge is going to be cut loose from its supports and rigging points, Creasbaum said, with the crane sitting 88 feet into the water.

— Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 29 Oct. 2026
The rest comprises things like structural supports, cooling systems, electrical connections, etc.

— Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 24 Oct. 2026

Definition of supports

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Cronin and his staff added reinforcements in the backcourt after the departure of Skyy Clark and Donovan Dent to Louisiana State.

— Connor Dullinger, Los Angeles Times, 2 Nov. 2026
Ideally, the Cubs would add reinforcements for the back end of the bullpen and not rely on Webb so heavily in those situations.

— Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 2 Nov. 2026

Definition of reinforcements

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To make up for the lack of stands, the tweeters have dimpled waveguides that attempt to more evenly disperse the sound.

— Mark Knapp, PC Magazine, 30 Oct. 2026
Key Takeaways Lower-body exercises like sit-to-stands, heel raises, hip abductions, and bridges can strengthen the leg muscles needed to maintain strength and function in older age.

— Kristen Gasnick, Verywell Health, 30 Oct. 2026

Definition of stands

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But for decades, scientists didn’t understand the neural underpinnings of cognitive exhaustion.

— Cody Cottier, Scientific American, 4 Nov. 2026
To support the logistical underpinnings of land force cooperation, the initiative established a seamless, borderless Nordic military mobility corridor.

— Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, 30 Oct. 2026

Definition of underpinnings

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That length is based on stays by Campendium contributors rather than any official park figure, so confirm when booking.

— Neha Seenarine, The Orlando Sentinel, 6 Nov. 2026
Dining options are flexible and staff are happy to help tailor stays to younger guests where possible.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Nov. 2026

Definition of stays

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Media coverage of Kreiz’s courtship of Rice is one of the spurs that pushed Netflix to make the move on a hire that will have ripple effects across its expansive film and TV operations.

— Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 17 Oct. 2026
Plus, according to the brand, podiatrists recommend them for people with plantar fasciitis, heel spurs, and other common foot, ankle, and knee issues.

— Kaitlin Gates, Travel + Leisure, 17 Sep. 2026

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