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as in to assist
to provide (someone) with what is useful or necessary to achieve an end
invariably his strong religious faith props him up in times of crisis
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The bridge, which carries more than 160,000 vehicles a day and is one of the busiest trucking routes in the United States, reopened on Dec. 22, 2020.Chad Murphy, The Enquirer, 2 Nov. 2024
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It was first scheduled in 2020, but South Carolina didn't have the lethal injection drugs to carry it out.Amanda Lee Myers, USA TODAY, 1 Nov. 2024
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The Dallas Police Department is assisting Kaufman County in locating Dorcas Young and her son Connor Young.David Faris, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
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Thompson has three points, all assists, in six games with the Sharks this year as he’s averaged 16:38 in ice time.Curtis Pashelka, The Mercury News, 3 Nov. 2024
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Additionally, 43 structures sustained major damage, while 54 had minor damage.Chris Boyette, CNN, 3 Nov. 2024
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Ahead of the holiday aimed at supporting local businesses that help sustain the Louisville community, the Courier Journal wants your help to create the ultimate shopping guide by compiling a list of local businesses and deals.Olivia Evans, The Courier-Journal, 1 Nov. 2024
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Another key question will be whether the issue set, and in particular immigration and the border, aid Trump enough in the border state.Caroline Vakil, The Hill, 5 Nov. 2024
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Historical data reveals that good weather aided John F. Kennedy's win in 1960, while rain helped secure George W. Bush's victory in Florida in 2000.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
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Some residents also expressed reluctance to support the measure, citing the already high cost of living as their main deterrent.Luis Melecio-Zambrano, The Mercury News, 8 Nov. 2024
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Harris introduced an Opportunity Agenda for Black Men, outlining what her administration would do to support that voting constituency that seemed movable.Curtis Bunn, NBC News, 7 Nov. 2024
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Gene Ferrara, the leader of the Greater Cincinnati Crime Stoppers organization, said tips called into his organization's hotline helped solve 14 homicides last year and another 12 so far this year.Cameron Knight, The Enquirer, 30 Oct. 2024
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Protein also helps preserve muscle mass while boosting metabolism. 3.Rebecca Jaspan, MPH, Health, 29 Oct. 2024
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This is the same model that’s effective in the workplace or on a sports team—a leader who can stay true to their principles and who cares about other people’s feelings without being taken over by them.Becky Kennedy, TIME, 24 Oct. 2024
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Meanwhile, while Cuban is very vocal in his politics and criticizing Donald Trump, John prefers to stay clear of that conversation.Andrés Buenahora, Variety, 24 Oct. 2024
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Microsoft has made substantial investments in AI, including its deep partnership with OpenAI, which is likely to bolster its Azure cloud services.Trefis Team, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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Democrat John McLean is working to not only stop Leach, but to bolster Democrats' hopes of winning control of the Senate.Mary Jo Pitzl, The Arizona Republic, 5 Nov. 2024
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“Prop (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prop%20%28up%29. Accessed 12 Nov. 2024.
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