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

The Ukrainian military, which has bolstered its drone capabilities, has intensified its strikes in recent weeks, hitting target hundreds of kilometres from Ukraine.

From Barron's • May 9, 2026

The optimism was further bolstered by remarks from Patrick Witt, the White House’s digital-assets adviser.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 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

Wildly exaggerated accounts of German atrocities inflamed public opinion and bolstered support for a war that was increasingly seen as a crusade against barbaric German militarism.

From "The War to End All Wars: World War I" by Russell Freedman