bolstering
Example Sentences
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“Instead of supporting and bolstering her as a creative in their midst, she became their salon host,” she said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 21, 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
According to officials and media reports, the two countries are contemplating bolstering people-to-people ties and allowing Chinese and Indian journalists to resume reporting from each other’s countries.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 9, 2026
“Come on, Aileen,” I said, bolstering her again with an arm around the waist.
From "Tradition" by Brendan Kiely
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