bolster

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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

If anything, now is a better time to recalibrate expectations, and bolster resilience.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

This new crisis will again strengthen the resolve of European countries and Canada to bolster their own defences and depend on themselves for their own security.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

“Marguerite, find a bolster and blankets to put behind her back. Fetch my medicine box, and bring Mother Ermentrude.”

From "Ophelia" by Lisa Klein