Example Sentences

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“The inflation outlook has intensified as the Iran war boosts energy costs, tariffs weigh on goods prices, and the AI data build out bolsters prices,” write my colleagues Josh Schafer and Megan Leonhardt.

From Barron's • May 28, 2026

Washington state has embarked on a bold experiment that bolsters families by giving all workers a way to earn access to $36,500 worth of long-term care when they need it.

From MarketWatch • May 13, 2026

Ruling in Liberty Global case bolsters the government’s attack on tax-motivated transactions.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 23, 2026

It bolsters the position of your enemies—their animus is justified, their commitment deepened.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

He had broken his back, someone said, but there was nothing anyone could do, and now men were stepping over him with their blankets and bolsters, and others were jostling to go up.

From "Atonement" by Ian McEwan