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bolstered

[bohl-sterd] / ˈboʊl stərd /




ADJECTIVE
supported
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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

High stock valuations and low unemployment, meanwhile, have bolstered spending among richer households while allowing Americans of more modest means to spend at levels adequate to undergird a six-year-old expansion.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 29, 2026

Tulane has bolstered its collegiate recovery program in recent years as more students have opted to remain sober.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 27, 2026

On Saturday, their numbers were bolstered by trade union members and other protest groups.

From BBC ● Oct. 17, 2026

My resolve is bolstered just by her presence.

From "Love, Hate & Other Filters" by Samira Ahmed


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