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bolster

[bohl-ster] / ˈboʊl stər /


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The US State Department said that while it did not comment on "diplomatic communications with other governments" the administration remained "unwavering" in its "commitment to end illegal and mass immigration and bolster America's border security".

From BBC • Apr. 18, 2026

In fact, countries’ efforts to bolster their self-reliance and diversify have paid off during this war.

From Barron's • Apr. 17, 2026

The company also laid out three areas of focus for its business strategy going forward: entertainment value, using technology to bolster its service and improving monetization.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

The Sparks don’t have a first-round draft pick, so they will need to pursue talent on the robust free agent market or make another trade to bolster their backcourt.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026

He could repeat each word of the book in perfect order, but that did not bolster his confidence.

From "The House of the Spirits: A Novel" by Isabel Allende




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