bolstered
Example Sentences
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The “bull case is bolstered by missile demand,” added Kahyaoglu.
From Barron's • Apr. 6, 2026
The Philippines has declared a state of national energy emergency, South Korea has launched an energy-saving campaign, and Japan has bolstered its fund for subsidies for gasoline and other fuels.
From Barron's • Mar. 26, 2026
Chicago’s distressed dining scene—recently described as “on the brink of collapse”—was bolstered by good news last week, as the City Council voted to halt future increases in the minimum wage for servers and bartenders.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 22, 2026
From possession, passing and slowly building chances to a more direct approach bolstered by set-pieces and the return of the long throw.
From BBC • Mar. 18, 2026
As an American abroad, you're bolstered by an innate sense of security.
From "Me Talk Pretty One Day" by David Sedaris
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