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

But the guiding spirit of the demonstrators was Nana Sita, who, despite his arthritis, was moving among the demonstrators in high spirits, clapping them on the back, and bolstering their confidence with his own.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela