bolstered
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Imports rose 2.8 percent to $399.3 billion, bolstered by computers, computer accessories and semiconductors.
From Barron's ● Sep. 3, 2026
It gives City a net spend of £208m in 2026, which will be further bolstered by Tottenham's obligation to buy Omar Marmoush for £60m at the end of his loan spell next season.
From BBC ● Sep. 2, 2026
California and other states have bolstered their production incentive programs, but Schiff has said in the past that it is not enough.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 1, 2026
Meanwhile, her reputation and influence continued to grow, bolstered by celebrated performances including her 2014 debut at England’s massive Glastonbury Festival and an unannounced appearance at the 2019 Newport Folk Festival.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 25, 2026
We took turns stabbing at the keys, but as soon as the novelty wore off, we bolstered it with sofa cushions and turned it into a fort.
From "Me Talk Pretty One Day" by David Sedaris
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