Sentence examples for shoring up support from inspiring English sources

The Democratic nominee for governor, Mayor Jim McGreevey of Woodbridge, has no opposition in his primary, and is already shoring up support from such important flanks as labor unions, ethnic groups and minorities.

The Mass was billed as a highlight of the pope's three-day trip to Mexico, a visit the Vatican has said is pastoral in nature but that has been seen widely as shoring up support for the conservative National Action Party of President Felipe Calderón, known as the PAN, ahead of national elections in 14 weeks.

Undoubtedly, private media propaganda also played its part in confusing supporters of the revolution and shoring up support for the opposition.

"It's been a continuous battle shoring up support," he said.

Mr. Gibbons has work to do in shoring up support within his own party, too.

Of course, Senator McCain still faces challenges in shoring up support among conservatives.

In Chester, he seemed to be shoring up support with every handshake.

Consumer groups called for shoring up support for Lifeline in the wake of the GAO report.

As economic growth fades and foreign markets wilt, the government will concentrate on shoring up support from creditors.

The presence of cellphones has become ubiquitous during the campaign, whether for taking photographs or shoring up support.

Gore -- stay with me a minute -- is shoring up support among blacks in a hard-fought election.