The paradox is that while a deal would shore up Newt's position, he hasn't got enough power to negotiate one.

The company is also trying to shore up its financial position in other ways.

The lugat, seeking to shore up his own shaky position, I warned the god.

Cameron has also shored up his position within his own party.

Mr. Shad moved quickly to shore up his position yesterday.

It would also have given Claudius an adult heir, for which he was looking to shore up his position.

And, as in Iran, they frequently manipulate paranoia of the outside world to shore up their position.

Toward the end of last year, Drexel made some moves to shore up its financial position.

But not all companies can shore up their financial position.

In effect, therefore, only about 10 percent of the city's voters were enough to shore up his already powerful political position.