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[shawr, shohr] / ʃɔr, ʃoʊr /




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That is because countries across the globe are readying to shore up oil stockpiles like never before, which should keep the market tight for quite a while.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

Unless Congress acts to shore up the program’s finances, Social Security benefits would at that time be cut by about 24% for all beneficiaries.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026

Australia, which is steering the formal negotiations in a COP31 co-hosting arrangement with Turkey, said electrification could cut emissions and shore up energy security.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

The visit was intended to shore up the United Bid with some of the 55 European federation presidents in attendance.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026

She floated across the cove, nosing herself off the shore and bumping from reef to rocks.

From "Nim’s Island" by Wendy Orr




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