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Still, advanced economies have seen a boom in investment in artificial intelligence technology drive stock markets to new highs and bolster economic growth.

From Barron's ● Oct. 11, 2026

"He was criticised by many on social media and our goal was to bolster his reputation as a philanthropist," he said.

From BBC ● Oct. 7, 2026

The churn has frustrated the nonprofit academy, which wanted a consistent partner to help bolster its relationships with advertisers, talent and viewers.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 6, 2026

Strong earnings reports also helped bolster investors’ confidence.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 30, 2026

While working on her Surinam book, Maria painted a beautiful series of seashells on commission to bolster her dwindling funds.

From "The Girl Who Drew Butterflies: How Maria Merian's Art Changed Science" by Joyce Sidman

“The market has ample capacity to price hikes well beyond what economic fundamentals would justify for a modal expectation, which only further bolsters the greenback,” said Morgan Stanley.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 25, 2026

Eli Lilly remains on a shopping spree, agreeing to pay up to $2.875 billion in cash for biotechnology company Merida Biosciences in a deal that bolsters the drugmaker’s immunology portfolio.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 31, 2026

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

‘Guests unable to sleep in their beds, and good bolsters ruined and all! What are we coming to?’

From "The Fellowship of the Ring" by J.R.R. Tolkien

It became one of several private seed herds that helped restock the continent and bolstered the herd at Yellowstone with 18 animals.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 2, 2026

Social media has bolstered the narcissistic machismo already present among many men and ubiquitous in fraternity life.

From Salon ● Oct. 2, 2026

In the restaurant industry, “opportunity for success is bolstered by having more population,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 29, 2026

This has been bolstered by the nation-building legend of Harald Bluetooth.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 23, 2026

When court convened at the next term the court and sheriff were bolstered by sixty militiamen, but by then the defendant was not available for trial.

From "Outliers" by Malcolm Gladwell

Brian Atlas of the “Whatever” podcast posted a video of the alleged victim drinking with Peters, as if it were exonerating evidence instead of bolstering the criminal case against him.

From Salon ● Sep. 25, 2026

Once in office, she focused much of her energy on reducing homelessness and bolstering the ranks of the Los Angeles Police Department.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 20, 2026

Dziarski says that BAM is also increasing its diversification by expanding its client base over the last 10 years and bolstering its capital market fees to $250 million.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 18, 2026

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

“Come on, Aileen,” I said, bolstering her again with an arm around the waist.

From "Tradition" by Brendan Kiely