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bolster

[bohl-ster] / ˈboʊl stər /


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Authorities also can depreciate the currency to bolster exports.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 11, 2026

Ramaswamy burst onto the national political scene in 2023 as a neophyte with a knack for using social media and podcast appearances to bolster his image.

From BBC • May 5, 2026

Even though your wheelchair use is a factor that could bolster your case, it might not be all that relevant, says Ken Walden, a representative from Access Living, a nonprofit that focuses on disability advocacy.

From MarketWatch • May 5, 2026

If it finds fewer partners willing to take collective action, Riyadh may conclude it needs to bolster its unilateral ability to shape market balances.

From Barron's • May 4, 2026

I made friends all right—with a bunch of kindergartners, which didn’t really bolster my social standing with my peers.

From "Looking for Alaska" by John Green




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