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bolstered

[bohl-sterd] / ˈboʊl stərd /




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Sales at the luxury group rose 20%, bolstered by its jewelry business and despite a volatile market for the sector.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 15, 2026

Peluso further bolstered her salsa bona fides when she teamed up with a pair of Caribbean music legends over the last year.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 13, 2026

It launched the caregiver-leave benefit and bolstered the perk with training for managers to help them work with direct reports who are caring for a loved one.

From MarketWatch Jul. 7, 2026

The EU has a bolstered legal weaponry to tackle harmful online content for children, which makes the European Commission the bloc's digital watchdog.

From Barron's Jul. 6, 2026

Something about the partnership with Root bolstered him.

From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson




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