bolster
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The West then helped bolster its defences – with expensive, more sophisticated systems including Patriot air defence missiles.
From BBC • May 21, 2026
A stronger yen could bolster confidence domestically, encouraging Japanese households to invest more at home.
From Barron's • May 20, 2026
After the public fallout from Callais, the justices went on press tours to bolster the court’s legitimacy.
From Slate • May 19, 2026
Prime Minister Mark Carney’s government is pushing to bolster Canada’s economic resilience in the wake of the shift in U.S. trade policy and tariffs.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026
She would chat with the person and work next to them in the field, trying to bolster their spirit.
From "Between Shades of Gray" by Ruta Sepetys
Vocabulary lists containing bolster
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