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shoring up

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Noun1.shoring up - the act of propping up with shores
propping up, shoring
supporting, support - the act of bearing the weight of or strengthening; "he leaned against the wall for support"
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Mandelson has reportedly been instrumental in shoring up support for Brown in the past week, but the email -- written in January 2008 before Mandelson rejoined the government -- describes a man uncomfortable in his own skin.
British PM braces for European poll hammering by AFP / AFP Global Edition
Mandelson has reportedly been instrumental in shoring up support for Brown in the past week, but the email -- written in January 2008 before Mandelson rejoined the government -- describes a man uncomfortable in his own skin.
Brown braces for European poll hammering by AFP / AFP European Edition
After routing sorry Darlington 49-0 last weekend, Westoe wasted no time in shoring up their return to form.
Rugby Union: Westoe have to play it so cool by Evening Chronicle (Newcastle, England)
 
 
 
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