shore up
Example Sentences
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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
But in order to prevent an across-the-board cut to benefits, Congress must make changes to shore up the program.
From MarketWatch • 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
Israeli and Lebanese diplomats held a second day of talks in Washington on Wednesday to discuss ways to shore up the deal.
From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026
Sensing that the GAC was poised to reject the Super, they worked to shore up support for the weapon well before the committee issued its report.
From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik
