- present participle of bolster.
bolstering
Example Sentences
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But while that is driving record gains in equities markets, bolstering corporate profits and buoying the broader economy, Fitch warned that a material slowdown in global growth could stop the momentum in its tracks.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026
A further €6.4bn is being unlocked from EU cohesion funds aimed at bolstering the 27-member bloc's economic and social infrastructure.
From BBC • May 29, 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
“Come on, Aileen,” I said, bolstering her again with an arm around the waist.
From "Tradition" by Brendan Kiely
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