shore up
phrasal verb
shored up; shoring up; shores up
1
: to support (something) or keep (something) from falling by placing something under or against it
They shored up the roof/wall.
2
: to support or help (something)
The tax cuts are supposed to shore up the economy.
Examples of shore up in a Sentence
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To shore up their defenses, businesses should implement multifactor authentication, encrypt data, conduct regular access audits and monitor any integrations.
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Expert Panel®, Forbes, 11 Sep. 2024
Looking to shore up her support from blue collar voters, Harris opted to campaign alongside Biden in Pennsylvania and wade into a fight over the ownership of one of America's largest steel producers.
—Taylor Wilson, USA TODAY, 3 Sep. 2024
The Night Time Industries Association put out a statement saying the tour will boost the U.K. economy, while Jo Twist, CEO of labels trade body the BPI, tells Variety the dates will help shore up Britain’s position as a music superpower.
—Mark Sutherland, Variety, 3 Sep. 2024
Smith issued a superseding indictment this week that narrowed the allegations against Trump, seeking to shore up the case after the court's ruling.
—Callie Teitelbaum, CBS News, 1 Sep. 2024
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Expert Panel®, Forbes, 11 Sep. 2024
Looking to shore up her support from blue collar voters, Harris opted to campaign alongside Biden in Pennsylvania and wade into a fight over the ownership of one of America's largest steel producers.
—Taylor Wilson, USA TODAY, 3 Sep. 2024
The Night Time Industries Association put out a statement saying the tour will boost the U.K. economy, while Jo Twist, CEO of labels trade body the BPI, tells Variety the dates will help shore up Britain’s position as a music superpower.
—Mark Sutherland, Variety, 3 Sep. 2024
Smith issued a superseding indictment this week that narrowed the allegations against Trump, seeking to shore up the case after the court's ruling.
—Callie Teitelbaum, CBS News, 1 Sep. 2024
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“Shore up.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/shore%20up. Accessed 23 Sep. 2024.
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