bolstering
Example Sentences
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But another top priority would be bolstering the city’s cultural self-esteem.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 26, 2026
Trump’s fiscal 2027 budget proposal, which seeks $1.5 trillion in defense spending, also calls for bolstering American drone production.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 14, 2026
Oil prices rose amid growing doubts that the Strait of Hormuz can reopen soon, bolstering concerns over supply disruptions in the Middle East.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 10, 2026
Conservationists said bolstering smaller hedgehog populations, providing habitat to support more animals, and helping them move around to increase viability of populations without crossing more roads were important.
From BBC ● Jul. 31, 2026
Katherine’s mother moved to Morgantown to room with her daughter, bolstering her strength and confidence during her first days at the white school.
From "Hidden Figures" by Margot Lee Shetterly
