bolster
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In recent months, Rocket Lab has gone on an acquisition spree to bolster its work, buying the space robotics firm Motiv Space Systems and laser-optical-communications company Mynaric.
From MarketWatch • Jul. 8, 2026
Zoley said federal ownership would bolster the legal defense of the facilities and the argument that “states can only have very limited involvement.”
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 7, 2026
The latest fleet of submarines is a part of Carney's effort to increase military spending and intended to bolster the country's maritime sovereignty, especially in the Arctic.
From BBC • Jul. 6, 2026
Credit Agricole said it increased its stake in Italy’s Banco BPM to 29.3%, in a bid to bolster its foothold in Italy.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 6, 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
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