bolster
Example Sentences
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A win on New Year’s Day will help bolster the football culture in Indiana, but the team understands it needs to focus on Thursday’s game against Alabama and ignore the bigger picture.
From Los Angeles Times
We had the world’s strongest economy and most powerful military, bolstered by an unequaled system of alliances.
Often called the first modern president, TR expanded the office’s power and influence, wielding his clout to conserve public land, regulate corporations and bolster America’s status as a world power.
In the past few months, studies have bolstered his case.
United hope to be busy in the transfer window as boss Skinner looks to bolster his squad for the knockout stages of the Women's Champions League.
From BBC
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