bolstered

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

From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026

The DSA is part of a bolstered legal armoury to curb what the EU considers excesses by Big Tech, and fines can go as high as six percent of a company's total worldwide annual turnover.

From Barron's • May 28, 2026

U.S. stocks ended higher, with the S&P 500 rising for the eighth straight week, bolstered by continued enthusiasm surrounding artificial intelligence and other emerging tech.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 23, 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

We took turns stabbing at the keys, but as soon as the novelty wore off, we bolstered it with sofa cushions and turned it into a fort.

From "Me Talk Pretty One Day" by David Sedaris