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bolster

[bohl-ster] / ˈboʊl stər /


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The analysis, released Tuesday morning, is expected to bolster Hollywood’s push for a federal production incentive, which the industry says is necessary to compete with the generous credits offered abroad.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 15, 2026

In recent months, U.S. officials have focused on striking deals that are expected to bolster Venezuela’s oil production.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 14, 2026

The group is seeking to bolster its global influence and address conflict, trade turbulence and energy security.

From Barron's Sep. 13, 2026

In 2017, Clear Lake’s dire condition led the state to establish a blue ribbon commission, with tribal participation, focused on cleaning up the lake to bolster the local boating and fishing economy.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 11, 2026

Hoping to bolster their position against Hale and Ramsey by gaining an early conviction against Burkhart, prosecutors scheduled his trial first.

From "Killers of the Flower Moon" by David Grann

In an earnings call in May, he said that ownership bolsters the facilities’ protection from “unwarranted litigation” around medical care and other detention conditions.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 22, 2026

They also used footage to piece together Mangione's alleged movements after the shooting, and ballistics and fingerprint evidence they claim bolsters their case.

From BBC Aug. 11, 2026

The way everyone responded to this error—by turning a simple mistake into a ritual flogging—only bolsters the toxic notion that the press is forever viciously intruding on the secret, sacred work of perfect jurists.

From Slate Jul. 2, 2026

As if to remind me, the driver’s seat g-sensing dynamic side bolsters nudged me in the ribs at every turn.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 6, 2026

We put Alphie in the pram and pile around him the pot, the pan, the kettle, the jamjars and mugs, the Pope, two bolsters and the coats from the beds.

From "Angela's Ashes: A Memoir" by Frank McCourt

The company has bolstered the memory capacity on its devices to support these capabilities — simultaneously heightening its supply-chain cost pressures.

From MarketWatch Sep. 7, 2026

With a 45-24 win over an old Pac-12 Conference rival, the Bob Chesney era bolstered the Bruins’ belief in the future.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 6, 2026

Imports rose 2.8 percent to $399.3 billion, bolstered by computers, computer accessories and semiconductors.

From Barron's Sep. 3, 2026

It gives City a net spend of £208m in 2026, which will be further bolstered by Tottenham's obligation to buy Omar Marmoush for £60m at the end of his loan spell next season.

From BBC Sep. 2, 2026

We took turns stabbing at the keys, but as soon as the novelty wore off, we bolstered it with sofa cushions and turned it into a fort.

From "Me Talk Pretty One Day" by David Sedaris

Companies have even committed to building their own power plants, bolstering demand in the "picks and shovels" sectors like construction and logistics.

From Barron's Sep. 14, 2026

Margolius credits building community trust and bolstering federally qualified health centers for expanding access to vaccines.

From Salon Sep. 12, 2026

Ministers want to see companies compete for the funding to help tackle challenges like cutting waiting lists in the NHS and bolstering cybersecurity and defence.

From BBC Aug. 31, 2026

They will help the company develop AI-powered health insights and the underlying data infrastructure that supports them, as well as bolstering the company’s credibility with established health players, Hale said.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 20, 2026

She ransacked her memory for some bolstering saying of Agatha Swanburne’s—something about vain plumage, perhaps?—but came up empty.

From "The Incorrigible Children of Ashton Place: Book I: The Mysterious Howling" by Maryrose Wood




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