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

The front seats themselves were kind of uncomfortable: broad and flat, with almost no side or bottom bolstering, and also strangely overfirm.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 30, 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

“Come on, Aileen,” I said, bolstering her again with an arm around the waist.

From "Tradition" by Brendan Kiely