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Revenue for the four-year World Cup cycle is anticipated to reach $13 billion, making it the first $10-billion sporting event in history — bolstering Infantino’s case for reelection as FIFA’s president next year.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 20, 2026

Resilient travel demand and restrained supply—especially with the onetime discount leader Spirit Airlines out of the picture—are bolstering airline executives’ confidence.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 7, 2026

Zolghadr's career has been embedded in the Guards and his appointment was seen as further bolstering the role of the ideological army.

From Barron's Jul. 1, 2026

Declining growth in China’s domestic market is bolstering that trend, a research note from Bank of America reports Wednesday.

From MarketWatch Jul. 1, 2026

But the guiding spirit of the demonstrators was Nana Sita, who, despite his arthritis, was moving among the demonstrators in high spirits, clapping them on the back, and bolstering their confidence with his own.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela



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