bolster
Example Sentences
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Pakistan has also sought to bolster Israel’s Arab neighbors.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 22, 2026
The policy shift, which ends Tokyo's self-imposed restraint on the sale of lethal arms, comes as it seeks to enter the international arms market, hoping to bolster national defence as well as boost economic growth.
From Barron's • Apr. 21, 2026
In an attempt to bolster their story, they even submitted a video of the incident — but it ultimately would be their undoing, authorities said.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 18, 2026
The US State Department said that while it did not comment on "diplomatic communications with other governments" the administration remained "unwavering" in its "commitment to end illegal and mass immigration and bolster America's border security".
From BBC • Apr. 18, 2026
Many people use science to debunk religion, but Reverend Scheffler enlisted science to bolster his beliefs.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
Vocabulary lists containing bolster
Essential Academic Vocabulary for High School Students, List 1
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