prop
Example Sentences
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Whether excellence alone can continue to prop up a game afforded so little space remains the unanswered question.
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In fact, the versatile naan diligently props up whatever it is paired with, allowing the main dish to shine.
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He set classical stories in visually believable architectural settings with costumes and props based on archaeological discoveries.
The one we nearly walked into was stretched across half the length of the field and propped up with bamboo poles.
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Tesla critic Dan O'Dowd says Musk's comments on texting are part of a wider effort to prop up his company by confusing people about its advancements, despite the risks.
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
