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bolster

[bohl-ster] / ˈboʊl stər /


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Taiwan has spent many billions of dollars buying fighter jets, high-tech missiles and drones from the United States to bolster its defences against a potential attack from China.

From Barron's • May 22, 2026

The West then helped bolster its defences – with expensive, more sophisticated systems including Patriot air defence missiles.

From BBC • May 21, 2026

Prime Minister Mark Carney’s government is pushing to bolster Canada’s economic resilience in the wake of the shift in U.S. trade policy and tariffs.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026

After the public fallout from Callais, the justices went on press tours to bolster the court’s legitimacy.

From Slate • May 19, 2026

I pulled her up and picked up the bolster from the floor and used it to support her back.

From "Kira-Kira" by Cynthia Kadohata




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