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bolster

[bohl-ster] / ˈboʊl stər /


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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

It would also likely force Riyadh to spend billions of dollars to bolster defenses and bail out already-limping projects, further straining a budget that’s faced growing deficits.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

Palo Alto Networks and CrowdStrike sell a range of security services under one umbrella, and both have made a series of acquisitions in the past year intended to bolster their platforms to thwart AI threats.

From Barron's • Mar. 30, 2026

I made friends all right—with a bunch of kindergartners, which didn’t really bolster my social standing with my peers.

From "Looking for Alaska" by John Green