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Example Sentences
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In public markets, the reporting cadence can lead to a natural bias to favor investments that bolster quarterly results.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 7, 2026
If anything, now is a better time to recalibrate expectations, and bolster resilience.
From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026
This new crisis will again strengthen the resolve of European countries and Canada to bolster their own defences and depend on themselves for their own security.
From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026
The deals are part of a run of small and midsize pharma acquisitions—a range that has become a sweet spot for companies seeking to bolster the work of their own labs or lineups.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026
Khrushchev viewed a new alliance with Cuba as a chance to extend Soviet influence to America's backyard; Fidel Castro welcomed the chance to bolster his defenses against his aggressive American neighbor.
From "Spies: The Secret Showdown Between America and Russia" by Marc Favreau
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