bolster
Example Sentences
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But a massive ramp-up in defence and infrastructure spending may be offsetting the conflict's impact and helping to bolster business morale, analysts said.
From Barron's • May 22, 2026
The West then helped bolster its defences – with expensive, more sophisticated systems including Patriot air defence missiles.
From BBC • May 21, 2026
After the public fallout from Callais, the justices went on press tours to bolster the court’s legitimacy.
From Slate • May 19, 2026
On Monday evening, Gov. Gavin Newsom announced that his office had secured a fire management assistance grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency to bolster the response to the Sandy fire.
From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026
I think about the old woman from our block, Khadijah auntie, who raised her fist to bolster me when some of the others were yelling at me about the fast.
From "Internment" by Samira Ahmed
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