bolstering

Example Sentences

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In the meantime, Zelensky has focussed on bolstering Ukraine where he can.

From BBC • May 2, 2026

On Venezuela, Wirth reiterated that Chevron remains interested in bolstering its long-term position but continues to await key details on issues such as royalty terms and dispute resolution.

From Barron's • May 1, 2026

Some ecologists argue that residents should be able to keep green plants they say do not pose a major fire threat and bring a plethora of benefits, including bolstering the urban ecosystem.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 25, 2026

A federal appeals court upheld a lower-court decision against Liberty Global’s “Project Soy,” bolstering the IRS’s use of the economic substance doctrine.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 22, 2026

The swelling music, the soft hoodie, the linked arms bolstering me.

From "How It Went Down" by Kekla Magoon