bolstered

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It’s sad and stony-hearted that the Lakers should unload LeBron James, recoup resources, unload his albatross-like salary, and build a championship contender bolstered by Luka Doncic.

From Los Angeles Times • May 16, 2026

But traders have shrugged off those risks, their optimism bolstered by a resilient labor market and recent crop of standout corporate earnings.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 11, 2026

The MoD added: "Cyprus remains well defended, as we've bolstered the significant defensive capabilities we had already pre-deployed to the region since January."

From BBC • May 9, 2026

That bolstered investors’ hopes that AI can help rather than hinder cybersecurity companies.

From Barron's • May 7, 2026

We took turns stabbing at the keys, but as soon as the novelty wore off, we bolstered it with sofa cushions and turned it into a fort.

From "Me Talk Pretty One Day" by David Sedaris