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bolstered

[bohl-sterd] / ˈboʊl stərd /




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The phenomenon, he said, reflects the extraordinary returns to creativity and innovation, which research suggests can be bolstered by people working in proximity to one another and sharing ideas.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 20, 2026

Signs of cooling inflation and growth bolstered odds of another Fed hold in September, weighing on shorter-term yields, while long-term yields rose on fiscal concerns.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 17, 2026

They’re blindly screaming their heads off, bolstered by the person who stopped molding herself in someone else’s image, who refused to cater to how the world or the industry thought she should appear.

From Salon Aug. 8, 2026

Palantir’s strong performance has bolstered Wall Street’s confidence in the company.

From MarketWatch Aug. 7, 2026

The raised dirt path that wound around the island was bolstered by bags of sand to prevent any more of the shore from disappearing into the water.

From "Tiger Boy" by Mitali Perkins




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