propped

Example Sentences

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Murphy sat with his head propped up on his hand, looking directly back at his former Senate colleague.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026

In the years since, as affluent consumers propped up aggregate spending, that dynamic hasn’t played out.

From Barron's • May 27, 2026

The balance sheet ballooned when the Fed propped up the economy during the 2008-09 financial crisis, and again during the pandemic.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 18, 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

After the groceries were put away and the dishes cleared, Coal went upstairs and propped himself up on his bed with his sketchbook.

From "Boy 2.0" by Tracey Baptiste