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[bohl-ster] / ˈboʊl stər /


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The Gunners had looked into approaches for either Guimaraes or his former team-mate Sandro Tonali, who has now joined Tottenham for an initial £92.5m, as they look to bolster their midfield.

From BBC • Jul. 8, 2026

Zoley said federal ownership would bolster the legal defense of the facilities and the argument that “states can only have very limited involvement.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 7, 2026

Abivax shares added to recent gains after the French biotechnology company moved to bolster its balance sheet through an upsized stock offering, signaling investor appetite in the wake of positive clinical-trial data.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 2, 2026

Beyond building out a domestic supply of isotopes, Oklo aims to bolster the nation’s nuclear fuel reserves.

From Barron's • Jul. 1, 2026

Each day, to bolster his spirits, his family reminded him of the future, the day he would stand unassisted, walk across the room.

From "The Namesake" by Jhumpa Lahiri




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