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bolstered

[bohl-sterd] / ˈboʊl stərd /




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Switzerland’s household wealth, among the highest in the world, is bolstered by the presence of some of the world’s largest companies.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 15, 2026

Social media has bolstered the narcissistic machismo already present among many men and ubiquitous in fraternity life.

From Salon ● Oct. 2, 2026

In the restaurant industry, “opportunity for success is bolstered by having more population,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 29, 2026

This has been bolstered by the nation-building legend of Harald Bluetooth.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 23, 2026

And then the three of us are laughing again, exhilarated, bolstered together in our defiance.

From "The Adoration of Jenna Fox" by Mary E. Pearson


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