prop

Example Sentences

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But none matched 21st-plus prop Rhys Carre, whose dummy, dart and dance to the line for Wales against Ireland was one of the scores of the Six Nations, continuing his backline side-hustle.

From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026

It’s not likely to be a durable prop for equity markets.

From Barron's • Mar. 30, 2026

It’s not likely to be a durable prop for equity markets.

From Barron's • Mar. 29, 2026

It was a group powered by caffeine, Johnston said, and their coffee came in handy when they needed a liquid prop to do quick demos with the prototypes to test their absorbency.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 20, 2026

There are freshmen battling with shepherds’ crooks from the prop table, which—I’m not going to lie—look exactly like the old-timey hooks from Simon’s nightmares.

From "Leah on the Offbeat" by Becky Albertalli