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bolstered

[bohl-sterd] / ˈboʊl stərd /




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The latter two were both bolstered by gains in the software sector.

From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026

Exports for the first quarter rose 9.6 percent compared to the year before, bolstered by the electronics sector, said Enterprise Singapore, another government agency, in a separate statement.

From Barron's • May 25, 2026

Chevron, as well as other top energy companies and experts, has emphasized that higher taxes, fees and standards on gas in California, as well as its restrictions on refining, have bolstered prices at the pump.

From Los Angeles Times • May 22, 2026

The move has bolstered Nvidia’s full-stack AI portfolio and put the company’s cash to work.

From MarketWatch • May 22, 2026

When court convened at the next term the court and sheriff were bolstered by sixty militiamen, but by then the defendant was not available for trial.

From "Outliers" by Malcolm Gladwell




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