bolster
Example Sentences
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Last year, after years of inaction, Germany reluctantly relaxed its strict constitutional borrowing limits to bolster investment in defence and infrastructure.
From Barron's • May 14, 2026
“Schiff is trying to bolster Garvey’s credibility as his opponent,” said Garry South, a Democratic political consultant, at the time.
From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026
Authorities also can depreciate the currency to bolster exports.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 11, 2026
“I don’t think it is, as long as everyone does what they’re supposed to do” by using the AI tools to bolster digital security, he said.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 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
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