bolstered

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At Tynecastle, Rangers dominated the first half but could not build on their advantage when Derek McInnes bolstered his midfield by bringing on Blair Spittal at the break.

From BBC • May 9, 2026

That bolstered investors’ hopes that AI can help rather than hinder cybersecurity companies.

From Barron's • May 7, 2026

The idea of a SpaceX mafia could be bolstered by the upcoming IPO, especially since many employees are compensated in both cash and stock.

From MarketWatch • May 7, 2026

Asian equities advanced Wednesday afternoon, with South Korea’s Kospi hitting a record high, bolstered by overnight gains on Wall Street and hopes of easing Middle East tensions.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 6, 2026

His other arm bolstered Nurse Duckett, who was trembling and sobbing against him, too, her long, angular face dead white.

From "Catch-22" by Joseph Heller