bolster
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The aim would be to bolster a stagnant labor market and drum up demand in key areas of the economy such as housing that have suffered from high borrowing costs.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 17, 2026
Only five parties will be listed -- the fewest since Hungary's democratisation in 1990 -- after several stood down to bolster Tisza's chances.
From Barron's • Apr. 12, 2026
The Lakers waived guard Kobe Bufkin on Friday to open a roster spot for the postseason, possibly to add a veteran guard to bolster backcourt while Doncic and Reaves are out.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 11, 2026
Raiffeisen Bank International—Austria’s second-biggest bank by assets—late Wednesday outlined its plans to buy Addiko to bolster its presence in the Croatian market and help it re-enter Slovenia.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026
While working on her Surinam book, Maria painted a beautiful series of seashells on commission to bolster her dwindling funds.
From "The Girl Who Drew Butterflies: How Maria Merian's Art Changed Science" by Joyce Sidman
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