bolstered

Cultivating allies and denying them to opponents bolstered the Habsburgs’ military strength.

Initially, Agnes’ spirits are bolstered by her privilege and her parents’ checks.

The U.S. economy has been bolstered this year by spending from higher-income households.

The third-quarter data does not reflect the full effect of the state’s newly bolstered film and TV tax credit program, which was passed this summer.

"We haven't heard about that being bolstered or shored up," he said.