propped

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After 9/11, the government stepped in to bolster the airline industry, and in 2008 it propped up a variety of industries and businesses during the Great Recession.

From Salon • Apr. 28, 2026

But the Premier League has propped that average up, markedly higher at 5.9 players who play 90 minutes.

From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026

However, those sales fell in the Americas, and were propped up by a 20% jump in international sales.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 17, 2026

That, in turn, could undermine financing for the AI investment that has propped up growth or spending by high-income consumers.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 14, 2026

He had his shoes and socks off, and his big bare feet were propped on the arm of the couch.

From "All About Sam" by Lois Lowry