bolstered
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City Controller Kenneth Mejia easily fended off a challenge from real estate executive Zach Sokoloff, whose campaign was bolstered by $7.5 million in outside spending by his mother.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026
The success of the Google parent’s stock sale bolstered internal talks at Meta for a similar strategy, according to the Financial Times.
From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026
Where on other tracks Mr. McCartney’s voice is bolstered with doublings and harmonies, his unadorned singing here projects a vulnerability that suits the reminiscences of an 83-year-old singer.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026
Morgan Stanley analysts say recent survey results “continue to highlight Shopify’s myriad share gain and broader monetization tailwinds, further bolstered by strong AI positioning.”
From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026
It wasn’t a lie, and Ophie just hoped it bolstered whatever pleas Penelope had made.
From "Ophie's Ghosts" by Justina Ireland
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