bolster

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This new crisis will again strengthen the resolve of European countries and Canada to bolster their own defences and depend on themselves for their own security.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

He has even launched his own foundation, a Panama-based entity from which he hopes to offer a “rejuvenation cocktail,” a gene therapy that boosts follistatin, klotho, and SIRT1, another protein said to bolster longevity.

From Slate • Mar. 30, 2026

Investors expect two BOJ rate hikes this year, which should bolster the yen.

From Barron's • Mar. 26, 2026

New Zealand isn’t alone in seeking to bolster its forces.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 25, 2026

I made friends all right—with a bunch of kindergartners, which didn’t really bolster my social standing with my peers.

From "Looking for Alaska" by John Green