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Recent Examples of shoring
Some see the installment of Greenbaum as a shoring up of power for Bergman – one of four internal candidates to eventually replace Iger as CEO — bringing in a loyalist who will help assemble a more exciting slate over the next 12 months.
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Matt Donnelly, Variety, 28 Feb. 2024
The passageway was constructed without approval and permits from the DOB and had inadequate rudimentary shoring in place, the agency said.
—Meredith Deliso, ABC News, 10 Jan. 2024
Temporary shoring is in place to bear the weight of car and truck traffic.
—Ryan Fonseca, Los Angeles Times, 22 Nov. 2023
In the worst case, the shoring will be removed in stages — one direction, then another — so lanes can be replaced and portions of the road can be kept open to traffic.
—Salvador Hernandez, Los Angeles Times, 14 Nov. 2023
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Matt Donnelly, Variety, 28 Feb. 2024
The passageway was constructed without approval and permits from the DOB and had inadequate rudimentary shoring in place, the agency said.
—Meredith Deliso, ABC News, 10 Jan. 2024
Temporary shoring is in place to bear the weight of car and truck traffic.
—Ryan Fonseca, Los Angeles Times, 22 Nov. 2023
In the worst case, the shoring will be removed in stages — one direction, then another — so lanes can be replaced and portions of the road can be kept open to traffic.
—Salvador Hernandez, Los Angeles Times, 14 Nov. 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for shoring
Noun
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The auto folding and unfolding feature works for vertical mounting, too.—
PCMAG,
PCMAG,
20 Feb. 2025
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Their external mounting and specially designed shape, meanwhile, help to increase the steepness of the walls and maximize interior space.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
15 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Meta Chief Executive Mark Zuckerberg and its chief lobbyist Joel Kaplan have criticised EU tech rules and enlisted the support of U.S. President Donald Trump.—
Foo Yun Chee,
USA TODAY,
20 Feb. 2025
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With the financial support of Oniverse, Marras has been able to gradually expand his namesake brand’s retail network.—
Luisa Zargani,
WWD,
19 Feb. 2025
Noun
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According to the American Kennel Club (AKC), proper introductions, consistent training and positive reinforcement can help dogs and cats develop a trusting relationship.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
19 Feb. 2025
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North Korean reinforcements haven’t improved Russia’s faltering fortunes in Kursk.—
David Axe,
Forbes,
18 Feb. 2025
Noun
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The trial hinged on jurors' assessment of the gun used in the incident, which prosecutors said was a semiautomatic firearm and witnesses for the defense testified was a prop gun.—
Democrat-Gazette staff from wire reports,
arkansasonline.com,
20 Feb. 2025
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But after just four hours of deliberation, the jury sided with the defense, which had argued that the weapon in question was a prop gun.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
19 Feb. 2025
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But after the first install, in which frame mounts are added to the steering arms, installation is as easy as changing a tire and wheel.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
15 Feb. 2025
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Tabatha’s wariness mounts, and Tracey, in her laidback way, is on high alert, culminating in a strong scene between Ehle and McNairy.—
Sheri Linden,
The Hollywood Reporter,
24 Jan. 2025
Noun
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The senior attacker laced a ball just underneath the crossbar, giving him a brace in under 15 minutes of action and extending the Pointers’ lead to 2-0.—
Clark Fahrenthold,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 Feb. 2025
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Speaking to Cathy Kelley backstage while wearing a neck brace, Speed vowed to return for the 2026 Royal Rumble, boldly calling out everyone—including Roman Reigns.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
2 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Inland said the lone remaining crane was placing an end truss when the accident occurred around 5 p.m. A truss is a framework of beams often used to support roofs and bridges.—
Angela Palermo,
Idaho Statesman,
30 Jan. 2025
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During the spacewalk, Williams and Wilmore removed a radio frequency group antenna assembly from the station’s truss before turning their attention to collecting samples of surface material from both the Destiny laboratory module and the Quest airlock, where crew members exit the station.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA TODAY,
31 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Ice shelves like Amery act as buttresses, slowing the flow of glaciers into the sea, and playing a crucial role in stabilizing the Antarctic Ice Sheet.—
Kristen Waggoner,
Newsweek,
21 Jan. 2025
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The shale boom has been one of the strongest buttresses supporting the recovery of the U.S. economy following the Great Recession.—
Jason Bordoff,
Foreign Affairs,
6 July 2017
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“Shoring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shoring. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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