bolstered

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Iacocca’s turnaround worked, bolstered by the launch of a successful minivan line under sister brands Dodge and Plymouth.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026

Nonetheless, bolstered by our energy independence, look for corporate America to impress in the first quarter.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

The Chargers bolstered their defensive line by signing former Arizona Cardinals starter Dalvin Tomlinson to a one-year deal.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 17, 2026

Sir Geoffrey said: "Both government and the BBC should seriously think about how the World Service's influence can be bolstered around the world, rather than risk its reach withering by degrees year on year."

From BBC • Mar. 12, 2026

Dad was a perpetual optimist, confident that brains someday would triumph over inanimate steel; bolstered in the belief that he entered the fray with clean hands and a pure heart.

From "Cheaper by the Dozen" by Frank B. Gilbreth Jr. and Ernestine Gilbreth Carey