shoring up (noun)

1. In Greek mythology, Atlas was condemned to hold up the sky, shoring up the heavens on his shoulders.

2. In the popular anime series, the protagonist uses his powers to create a force field, shoring up his defenses.

3. In the novel, the characters must work together to build a makeshift shelter, shoring up their defenses against the harsh weather.

4. As the night grew darker, the protagonist sensed an evil presence, shoring up their courage to confront the supernatural entity.