Real order is like a symmetrical edifice - it does not require propping-up to hold it in position.
The political rights of citizens should prohibit covert activities aimed at propping up a political orthodoxy.
After precautionary propping had been put in, the steelwork was taken away carefully and progressively, and the cracked treads were repaired.
In a sense, the selectivity versus universality dilemma is destined to remain secondary as long as propping up a fragmented and over-stretched social insurance edifice continues to be official policy.
After propping them up with bamboo sticks, to prevent rot, plants from the 408- and 466-year-old fruits produced small autumn leaves, several of which were short, stout and standing.
He referred to "lame ducks", and the need to stop propping them up.
I am not talking about propping up an ailing industry; the film industry is not a lame duck industry, but a very successful one.
At present, nearly all that budget goes to propping up the common agricultural policy, an out-of-date, inefficient, costly and socially divisive system.
