prop

Example Sentences

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

From Barron's • Mar. 30, 2026

“With wells shut in and damage to natural-gas infrastructure, we’ll have longer-lasting impacts that will prop up the price of oil for at least a few months to come.”

From MarketWatch • Mar. 28, 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

Leading 27-17 with half-time looming, Ellis Genge was sin-binned after referee Nika Amashukeli ruled the prop had dragged down a maul, soon after two quick penalties had handed momentum back to France.

From BBC • Mar. 16, 2026

“You’d have to prop them open with something, then,” Eleanor said.

From "The Haunting of Hill House" by Shirley Jackson