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While much of their initial recruitment has been high-profile, such as Samoa half-back Jarome Luai, compatriot Brian To'o, and New Zealand international Joey Manu, Papuan players have also been sought to bolster the ranks.

From BBC ● Oct. 15, 2026

Latinos are some of the most ardent horror fans and often help bolster the box office of scary movies.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 9, 2026

The investigation also revealed how bogus medical conditions and fake news websites were being used to bolster fraudulent asylum claims.

From BBC ● Oct. 6, 2026

Treasury yields fell ahead of September’s U.S. jobs report, which is expected to bolster the case for a slower pace of monetary tightening.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 1, 2026

Most of her makeup had transferred itself to his own face or the bolster, but a light stain of rouge still brought out the beauty of her cheekbone.

From "1984" by George Orwell

“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

Sky-high earnings expectations and AI optimism have bolstered share prices, while inflation worries and signs of resilient economic growth have fueled a weekslong bond selloff.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 5, 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

In the restaurant industry, “opportunity for success is bolstered by having more population,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 29, 2026

My resolve is bolstered just by her presence.

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

The next step is bolstering the reliability of communications and data integration systems so AI-powered weaponry can actually help human fighters out in remote and austere conditions.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 10, 2026

Once in office, she focused much of her energy on reducing homelessness and bolstering the ranks of the Los Angeles Police Department.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 20, 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

Margolius credits building community trust and bolstering federally qualified health centers for expanding access to vaccines.

From Salon ● Sep. 12, 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