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bolstered

[bohl-sterd] / ˈboʊl stərd /




ADJECTIVE
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California and other states have bolstered their production incentive programs, but Schiff has said in the past that it is not enough.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 1, 2026

With a rollicking mix of high-energy country twang, twisty ballads and production-heavy pop hits bolstered by her crisp belt, she made the stage her own.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 30, 2026

The phenomenon, he said, reflects the extraordinary returns to creativity and innovation, which research suggests can be bolstered by people working in proximity to one another and sharing ideas.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 20, 2026

They’re blindly screaming their heads off, bolstered by the person who stopped molding herself in someone else’s image, who refused to cater to how the world or the industry thought she should appear.

From Salon Aug. 8, 2026

Despite the carpenters’ strike and all the work yet to be done, Burnham felt optimistic, his mood bolstered by the fine weather.

From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson




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