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Example Sentences

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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

OpenAI said when announcing its UK data centre project in September it would help strengthen the UK's "sovereign compute capabilities" and bolster its native AI development.

From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026

The company is investing “across the entire stack” to bolster its AI efforts, Meta said.

From Barron's • Apr. 8, 2026

Nexstar contends the deal would strengthen TV station economics, allowing stations to bolster their news gathering and expand the number of newscasts.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 7, 2026

I think about the old woman from our block, Khadijah auntie, who raised her fist to bolster me when some of the others were yelling at me about the fast.

From "Internment" by Samira Ahmed