Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- noun A prop or support; padding.
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- verb Present participle of
bolster .
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Examples
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Politics and Hollywood played key roles in bolstering sales of the top comic book and graphic novel of 2009.
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That's something for those who support - or question - the role of government in bolstering our economy and protecting our people and our democracy should keep in mind.
Joseph A. Califano Jr.: Why the Great Recession is Not Another Great Depression Joseph A. Califano Jr. 2010
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Read More Old GM Bonds Hit by IPO Expectations GM's Sticker: $50 Billion Investors typically view tax-loss carry-forwards losses as important assets in bolstering a company's balance sheet.
GM Could Be Free of Taxes for Years Randall Smith 2010
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That's something for those who support - or question - the role of government in bolstering our economy and protecting our people and our democracy should keep in mind.
Joseph A. Califano Jr.: Why the Great Recession is Not Another Great Depression Joseph A. Califano Jr. 2010
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Among these is her leadership in bolstering U.S. energy independence and creating new job growth in the clean-tech energy sector for Californians.
Marc R. Stanley: A Vote for Boxer is a Vote for Energy Independence and Jobs Marc R. Stanley 2010
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Swonk says it played a “significant role” in bolstering recovery.
Matthew Yglesias » ABC Can’t Find Economists Who Think the Stimulus Failed 2010
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Politics and Hollywood played key roles in bolstering sales of the top comic book and graphic novel of 2009.
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Among these is her leadership in bolstering U.S. energy independence and creating new job growth in the clean-tech energy sector for Californians.
Marc R. Stanley: A Vote for Boxer is a Vote for Energy Independence and Jobs Marc R. Stanley 2010
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In some areas, Knize reported, such alliances have already sprung up and have made important strides in bolstering not only the landscape, but also the health of the ranching profession.
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In some areas, Knize reported, such alliances have already sprung up and have made important strides in bolstering not only the landscape, but also the health of the ranching profession.
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