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bolstered

[bohl-sterd] / ˈboʊl stərd /




ADJECTIVE
supported
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Where on other tracks Mr. McCartney’s voice is bolstered with doublings and harmonies, his unadorned singing here projects a vulnerability that suits the reminiscences of an 83-year-old singer.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026

Yet it’s understandable that the shares are rallying: Not only was Dollar Tree’s quarter marked by broad-based strength, bolstered by healthy comparable sales, but it’s in stark contrast to the previous quarter.

From Barron's • May 28, 2026

U.S. stocks ended higher, with the S&P 500 rising for the eighth straight week, bolstered by continued enthusiasm surrounding artificial intelligence and other emerging tech.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 23, 2026

Chevron, as well as other top energy companies and experts, has emphasized that higher taxes, fees and standards on gas in California, as well as its restrictions on refining, have bolstered prices at the pump.

From Los Angeles Times • May 22, 2026

Alexander said warmly, while Beowulf nodded in agreement, and this bolstered her courage a great deal.

From "The Incorrigible Children of Ashton Place: Book I: The Mysterious Howling" by Maryrose Wood




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