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bolster

[bohl-ster] / ˈboʊl stər /


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The bejeweled event on the French Riviera has become a crucial stop for filmmakers and movie stars to elevate a film’s credibility and bolster its appeal ahead of awards season.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 23, 2026

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

From BBC • May 21, 2026

Beijing has in response sought to bolster its self-reliance, pouring resources into promoting its domestic industry and reportedly barring firms from buying Nvidia chips.

From Barron's • May 20, 2026

On Monday evening, Gov. Gavin Newsom announced that his office had secured a fire management assistance grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency to bolster the response to the Sandy fire.

From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026

She was just trying to bolster my mood and keep my spirits up—and maybe my courage, too.

From "Red Kayak" by Priscilla Cummings




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