prop

Example Sentences

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

From Barron's • Mar. 30, 2026

“With wells shut in and damage to natural-gas infrastructure, we’ll have longer-lasting impacts that will prop up the price of oil for at least a few months to come.”

From MarketWatch • Mar. 28, 2026

It was a group powered by caffeine, Johnston said, and their coffee came in handy when they needed a liquid prop to do quick demos with the prototypes to test their absorbency.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 20, 2026

Italy won two matches in finishing fourth in the table, with their performance reflected in the selection of hooker Giacomo Nicotera, prop Simone Ferrari and centre Tommaso Menoncello.

From BBC • Mar. 19, 2026

The sheer size of it was enough to prop open the creature’s jaws, which she immediately started to do.

From "Aru Shah and the End of Time" by Roshani Chokshi