bolstered

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The US trade deficit shrank slightly in April, government data showed Tuesday, with energy exports bolstered by a supply crunch following war in the Middle East.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

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

From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026

Morgan Stanley analysts say recent survey results “continue to highlight Shopify’s myriad share gain and broader monetization tailwinds, further bolstered by strong AI positioning.”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 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

It was this nativist philosophy, bolstered by his fear and distrust of foreigners, that prompted Attorney General A. Mitchell Palmer to pursue policies that brought the Red Scare in America to a head in 1919.

From "1919 The Year That Changed America" by Martin W. Sandler