prop up
Example Sentences
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That could prop up discretionary spending this summer, whether it’s on splashy vacations, dining out, or home improvement.
From Barron's • May 28, 2026
As Cassidy discovers, both unpaid carers and volunteers prop up social care.
From BBC • May 24, 2026
However, further swift gains in the currency pair could spur Japan’s finance ministry to intervene in FX markets to prop up the yen, CBA adds.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 28, 2026
In years past, NBA stars like Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant helped prop up Nike’s image as a premium basketball brand.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 15, 2026
And with that, Mrs. Maroney was all smiles again and offering to prop up my aunt’s foot with one of the pretty embroidered pillows.
From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan
