- present participle of bolster.
bolstering
Example Sentences
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Qualcomm is reportedly in talks to acquire AI chip start-up Tenstorrent for $8 billion to $10 billion, bolstering its data-center efforts.
From Barron's • Jun. 16, 2026
In May, the U.S. and India signed an agreement to work together on bolstering mineral supply chains that are today dominated by China.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 15, 2026
Johnson & Johnson agreed to acquire biotechnology company Firefly Bio for $1 billion in cash, bolstering its oncology pipeline.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026
UnitedHealth stock rises, bolstering the Dow Jones Industrial Average, after two firms issue bullish research notes.
From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026
Jake takes up position next to me, pressing his arm into mine, bolstering my resolve.
From "Internment" by Samira Ahmed
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