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bolster

[bohl-ster] / ˈboʊl stər /


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After 9/11, the government stepped in to bolster the airline industry, and in 2008 it propped up a variety of industries and businesses during the Great Recession.

From Salon • Apr. 28, 2026

Both countries are taking steps to derisk from the other, with the U.S. also scrutinizing outbound investments and looking to bolster its review process.

From Barron's • Apr. 27, 2026

Companies like Anthropic have signed a flurry of new deals to bolster their access to AI infrastructure.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 26, 2026

Mr. Warsh’s efforts to bolster the Fed’s credibility will safeguard its independence as well.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 23, 2026

“Hup, hup, hup, hup,” she said under her breath to bolster her courage.

From "The Unseen Guest" by Maryrose Wood




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