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bolstered

[bohl-sterd] / ˈboʊl stərd /




ADJECTIVE
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This confidence is bolstered by his absolute control over the military.

From The Wall Street Journal

And there's no question they've been bolstered by the enthusiasm of their new ranks of members.

From BBC

The export boom not only bolstered industrial production but also improved consumption, Deutsche Bank economists said in a note ahead of the data release.

From The Wall Street Journal

The company’s acquisition strategy, which included five purchases in 2025 alone, also has bolstered results.

From Barron's

Giving Iraqis a stake in their nation’s well-being could have bolstered the country’s stability and economic strength.

From The Wall Street Journal