bolster

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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

Now he’s back to overcoats and a bolster that sends up a cloud of feathers when you touch it.

From "Angela's Ashes: A Memoir" by Frank McCourt