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bolster

[bohl-ster] / ˈboʊl stər /


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The aim would be to bolster a stagnant labor market and drum up demand in key areas of the economy such as housing that have suffered from high borrowing costs.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 17, 2026

The Lakers waived guard Kobe Bufkin on Friday to open a roster spot for the postseason, possibly to add a veteran guard to bolster backcourt while Doncic and Reaves are out.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 11, 2026

Governments, militaries, cable owners and tech startups are taking action to bolster the defenses of the world’s underwater cable network, through which most international data traffic travels.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

Jones repeatedly claimed the family members were paid actors, taking part in a hoax to bolster support for repealing the Second Amendment.

From Salon • Apr. 9, 2026

I want to draw from his strength to bolster my own as it wavers in fear of what the future holds.

From "Internment" by Samira Ahmed




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