propping
Example Sentences
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These private-label products, which are generally cheaper than national brands like Tide and Doritos, have made it easier for consumers to keep spending as prices for basics rise, propping up economic growth.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 16, 2026
“There are a lot of things propping up rates right now,” said Chen Zhao, head of economics research at Redfin, citing geopolitical conflict, inflation from artificial intelligence spending and potential Fed rate hikes.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 30, 2026
One side of the terraced row of houses on Llewellyn Street was demolished and replaced by the motorway, leaving the remaining side staring at either a huge concrete embankment or pillars propping up the M4.
From BBC ● Jul. 21, 2026
Artificial intelligence has been “the one thing” propping up the economy and global markets, according to Apollo Global Management.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 9, 2026
I lift my own gun, propping it up on my left shoulder instead of my right.
From "Insurgent" by Veronica Roth
