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bolstered

[bohl-sterd] / ˈboʊl stərd /




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A weaker yen also bolstered revenues abroad despite higher material costs.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 10, 2026

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

Councilmember Bob Blumenfield, another Measure LA supporter, agrees that accountability and efficiency could be bolstered under a revamped system.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 30, 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

I had a whispered conversation with my sisters, bolstered by the letter I’d sent the month before.

From "The Light in Hidden Places" by Sharon Cameron


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