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[bohl-ster] / ˈboʊl stər /


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After the public fallout from Callais, the justices went on press tours to bolster the court’s legitimacy.

From Slate • May 19, 2026

Prime Minister Mark Carney’s government is pushing to bolster Canada’s economic resilience in the wake of the shift in U.S. trade policy and tariffs.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026

Musk's attorneys tried to diminish Altman before the jury, painting him as someone who tried to use a connection to Musk to bolster his own status.

From BBC • May 15, 2026

The Chargers bolster their tight end ranks by signing former Cleveland Browns standout David Njoku to a one-year deal reportedly worth up to $8 million.

From Los Angeles Times • May 14, 2026

He could repeat each word of the book in perfect order, but that did not bolster his confidence.

From "The House of the Spirits: A Novel" by Isabel Allende




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