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bolster

[bohl-ster] / ˈboʊl stər /


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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

The selloff came as investors worried that a flare-up in inflation will bolster the case for the Federal Reserve to hike rates.

From Barron's • May 18, 2026

Musk's attorneys tried to diminish Altman before the jury, painting him as someone who tried to use a connection to Musk to bolster his own status.

From BBC • May 15, 2026

The Chargers bolster their tight end ranks by signing former Cleveland Browns standout David Njoku to a one-year deal reportedly worth up to $8 million.

From Los Angeles Times • May 14, 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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