bolster
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Leo’s visit is seen as an effort to bolster the faith in the region.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 13, 2026
And can the artificial-intelligence trade survive without the man whose deals helped bolster companies across the technology supply chain?
From MarketWatch ● Nov. 12, 2026
In Abu Dhabi this week McIlroy is seeking to bolster his bid to win the Race To Dubai for a record-equalling eighth time.
From BBC ● Nov. 4, 2026
Nonprofit election protection organizations mobilized civic, business, and religious leaders to bolster support for threatened election officials.
From Slate ● Nov. 4, 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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For Crescent Energy, the buy bolsters its Eagle Ford position, adding top-tier inventory and meaningful scale directly adjacent to its existing operations.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 8, 2026
“The market has ample capacity to price hikes well beyond what economic fundamentals would justify for a modal expectation, which only further bolsters the greenback,” said Morgan Stanley.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 25, 2026
In an earnings call in May, he said that ownership bolsters the facilities’ protection from “unwarranted litigation” around medical care and other detention conditions.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 22, 2026
They also used footage to piece together Mangione's alleged movements after the shooting, and ballistics and fingerprint evidence they claim bolsters their case.
From BBC ● Aug. 11, 2026
We put Alphie in the pram and pile around him the pot, the pan, the kettle, the jamjars and mugs, the Pope, two bolsters and the coats from the beds.
From "Angela's Ashes: A Memoir" by Frank McCourt
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And the defending Super Bowl-champion Seattle Seahawks had bolstered their roster by trading for All-Pro offensive lineman Quenton Nelson.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 10, 2026
Eli Lilly rose 6.6% to $1373.70 after the drugmaker said strong demand for its Zepbound and Mounjaro obesity drugs bolstered third-quarter sales growth.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 29, 2026
Midland is followed on the list by Homosassa Springs, Fla., which is bolstered by its strong affordability scores, growth of its older population and low retiree taxes.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 27, 2026
Protests first began last month with students demanding better school conditions but they have escalated to take in a broader range of concerns with numbers at demonstrations bolstered by trade unions and various protest groups.
From BBC ● Oct. 20, 2026
Dumbledore had said that the lessons were leading to something to do with the prophecy; Harry had felt bolstered, comforted, and now he felt slightly abandoned.
From "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince" by J.K. Rowling
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Carr helped extend the Lakers’ streak by bolstering a shorthanded lineup against the Hawks.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 11, 2026
Nearly 1,050 French officers are now supporting UK-France efforts to stop crossings, with an additional new surge team bolstering operations on Western beaches, according to officials.
From BBC ● Nov. 6, 2026
The case highlights a paradox: while Europe's armies are bolstering their protection against espionage and hybrid threats, the vehicles they use can collect sensitive information.
From Barron's ● Oct. 17, 2026
Nervousness about the U.S.-Canada trade war is bolstering support for Mr. Carney.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 12, 2026
“Come on, Aileen,” I said, bolstering her again with an arm around the waist.
From "Tradition" by Brendan Kiely
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