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He says the ultra-Orthodox don't believe that the state really needs their boys to bolster numbers.

From BBC ● Oct. 24, 2026

Synagogues could lose access to millions of dollars in government grants to bolster their security in the face of surging antisemitism.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 22, 2026

He describes the current situation as an "AI war", with candidates "resorting to AI to bolster their applications" while "employers are dealing with huge amounts of applications".

From BBC ● Oct. 22, 2026

Former nurse and midwife Helen Haines entered parliament in 2019, earning respect across the political divide for her efforts to stamp out corruption and bolster transparency.

From Barron's ● Oct. 20, 2026

Each day, to bolster his spirits, his family reminded him of the future, the day he would stand unassisted, walk across the room.

From "The Namesake" by Jhumpa Lahiri

“The market has ample capacity to price hikes well beyond what economic fundamentals would justify for a modal expectation, which only further bolsters the greenback,” said Morgan Stanley.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 25, 2026

In an earnings call in May, he said that ownership bolsters the facilities’ protection from “unwarranted litigation” around medical care and other detention conditions.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 22, 2026

They also used footage to piece together Mangione's alleged movements after the shooting, and ballistics and fingerprint evidence they claim bolsters their case.

From BBC ● Aug. 11, 2026

The way everyone responded to this error—by turning a simple mistake into a ritual flogging—only bolsters the toxic notion that the press is forever viciously intruding on the secret, sacred work of perfect jurists.

From Slate ● Jul. 2, 2026

Two bolsters can be piled on top of each other.

From "The Diary of a Young Girl" by Anne Frank

Protests first began last month with students demanding better school conditions but they have escalated to take in a broader range of concerns with numbers at demonstrations bolstered by trade unions and various protest groups.

From BBC ● Oct. 20, 2026

It became one of several private seed herds that helped restock the continent and bolstered the herd at Yellowstone with 18 animals.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 2, 2026

Social media has bolstered the narcissistic machismo already present among many men and ubiquitous in fraternity life.

From Salon ● Oct. 2, 2026

Those measurements bolstered the idea that the asteroid impact intensified volcanic activity, creating a one-two punch that contributed to the extinction of all non-avian dinosaurs.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 30, 2026

Dumbledore had said that the lessons were leading to something to do with the prophecy; Harry had felt bolstered, comforted, and now he felt slightly abandoned.

From "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince" by J.K. Rowling

The case highlights a paradox: while Europe's armies are bolstering their protection against espionage and hybrid threats, the vehicles they use can collect sensitive information.

From Barron's ● Oct. 17, 2026

“Instead of supporting and bolstering her as a creative in their midst, she became their salon host,” she said.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 21, 2026

Dziarski says that BAM is also increasing its diversification by expanding its client base over the last 10 years and bolstering its capital market fees to $250 million.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 18, 2026

Companies have even committed to building their own power plants, bolstering demand in the "picks and shovels" sectors like construction and logistics.

From Barron's ● Sep. 14, 2026

There’s something innately bolstering about a person who sees his opportunities as endless, who doesn’t waste time or energy questioning whether they will ever dry up.

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama