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bolstered

[bohl-sterd] / ˈboʊl stərd /




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Swiss luxury group Richemont reported better-than-expected sales for its most recent quarter, bolstered by its jewelry business and despite a volatile market for the luxury sector.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 15, 2026

She advances the argument that previously demand for U.S. government debt was countercyclical and bolstered the dollar in times of recession or risk asset turbulence.

From MarketWatch Jul. 9, 2026

Chief Justice John G. Roberts Jr. announced two opinions, one of which bolstered the president’s power as the chief executive and a second which said this authority did not extend to the Federal Reserve board.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 29, 2026

Quantinuum boasts a customer pipeline spanning industries like financial services, telecommunications, and automotive, only bolstered by a recent federal endorsement.

From Barron's Jun. 29, 2026

Wildly exaggerated accounts of German atrocities inflamed public opinion and bolstered support for a war that was increasingly seen as a crusade against barbaric German militarism.

From "The War to End All Wars: World War I" by Russell Freedman




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