bolster
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The aim would be to bolster a stagnant labor market and drum up demand in key areas of the economy such as housing that have suffered from high borrowing costs.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 17, 2026
Farley’s remarks, made Wednesday to reporters, suggest the automaker has come to accept Chinese rivals’ march while securing time to bolster its own operations to better withstand the entry of China-made competitors.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026
A separate infrastructure deal includes storage at Namibia's port town of Walvis Bay and the Tshele Hills Strategic Petroleum Depot to bolster supply security.
From Barron's • Apr. 14, 2026
The Lakers waived guard Kobe Bufkin on Friday to open a roster spot for the postseason, possibly to add a veteran guard to bolster backcourt while Doncic and Reaves are out.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 11, 2026
Beside the window the enormous bed was made up, with ragged blankets and a coverless bolster.
From "1984" by George Orwell
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