bolstering
Example Sentences
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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
The Dodgers swing a deal for Detroit Tigers ace left-hander Tarik Skubal ahead of the trade deadline, bolstering their hopes for a third straight World Series title.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 2, 2026
Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelensky is due to hold important talks with US President Donald Trump at the White House, where he is hoping to firm up commitments to bolstering Kyiv's anti-ballistic missile defences.
From BBC ● Jul. 28, 2026
Jake takes up position next to me, pressing his arm into mine, bolstering my resolve.
From "Internment" by Samira Ahmed
