- present participle of bolster.
bolstering
Example Sentences
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Johnson & Johnson agreed to acquire biotechnology company Firefly Bio for $1 billion in cash, bolstering its oncology pipeline.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026
Export growth likely accelerated, largely driven by strong semiconductor shipments, and price growth likely also picked up further, bolstering the case for the central bank to tighten policy in the coming months.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026
"We maintain the view that an electric model with a high price tag... will not generate significant volumes" capable of bolstering Ferrari's earnings, Equita analysts wrote in a research note Tuesday.
From Barron's • May 26, 2026
That opened up the idea of using more traditional centre-backs out wide, bolstering a defence in a unique manner.
From BBC • May 22, 2026
Katherine’s mother moved to Morgantown to room with her daughter, bolstering her strength and confidence during her first days at the white school.
From "Hidden Figures" by Margot Lee Shetterly
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