bolster

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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

He has even launched his own foundation, a Panama-based entity from which he hopes to offer a “rejuvenation cocktail,” a gene therapy that boosts follistatin, klotho, and SIRT1, another protein said to bolster longevity.

From Slate • Mar. 30, 2026

The general assembly cannot force countries to pay reparations, but it can give the cause political legitimacy and bolster the case of those arguing for reparations.

From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026

New Zealand isn’t alone in seeking to bolster its forces.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 25, 2026

Now he’s back to overcoats and a bolster that sends up a cloud of feathers when you touch it.

From "Angela's Ashes: A Memoir" by Frank McCourt