bolstering

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Export growth likely accelerated, largely driven by strong semiconductor shipments, and price growth likely also picked up further, bolstering the case for the central bank to tighten policy in the coming months.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026

That opened up the idea of using more traditional centre-backs out wide, bolstering a defence in a unique manner.

From BBC • May 22, 2026

The United States has announced it was bolstering precautions to prevent the spread of Ebola, including screening air passengers from outbreak-hit areas and temporarily suspending visa services.

From Barron's • May 19, 2026

Earlier Fed chairmen have worked to further Fed independence and accountability by bolstering the role of the Federal Reserve Banks.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026

She ransacked her memory for some bolstering saying of Agatha Swanburne’s—something about vain plumage, perhaps?—but came up empty.

From "The Incorrigible Children of Ashton Place: Book I: The Mysterious Howling" by Maryrose Wood