bolster

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Nexstar contends the deal would strengthen TV station economics, allowing stations to bolster their news gathering and expand the number of newscasts.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 7, 2026

In public markets, the reporting cadence can lead to a natural bias to favor investments that bolster quarterly results.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 7, 2026

Volunteer firefighters like Maitree Nuanja do their best to bolster limited local capacity, relying heavily on donations such as drinking water and face masks.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

This new crisis will again strengthen the resolve of European countries and Canada to bolster their own defences and depend on themselves for their own security.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

The pale yellow bolster pillow is the ugliest thing I’ve ever seen, packaged on the ends like a big yellow hotdog.

From "The Help" by Kathryn Stockett