prop

Example Sentences

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

From Barron's • Mar. 29, 2026

Investors who were hoping that the Federal Reserve might prop up U.S. markets with another interest-rate cut were disappointed after the latest Federal Open Market Committee’s policy meeting concluded on Wednesday.

From MarketWatch • 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

Those kinds of prop bets are big moneymakers for traditional sportsbooks.

From Barron's • Mar. 12, 2026

It was a struggle to set the trap: to prop up a flat rock on a stick, then slot in another stick crossways to act as a trigger.

From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver