propped
Example Sentences
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They propped up a cardboard cutout of Aaron Smith-Levin, a former church member and anti-Scientology protester who was convicted by a jury of misdemeanor battery involving a Scientology staff member.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 7, 2026
Many apartment buildings have a flimsy first floor, propped up by skinny supports to accommodate carports, garages or storefronts.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 25, 2026
In the years since, as affluent consumers propped up aggregate spending, that dynamic hasn’t played out.
From Barron's ● May 27, 2026
McIlroy closed his eyes - seemingly meditating rather than napping - as he sat propped against an advertising board while waiting or several minutes on the 10th tee.
From BBC ● May 16, 2026
There is also a stack of walking sticks propped up beside a handwritten message encouraging visitors to use them.
From "The Sea in Winter" by Christine Day
