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bolster
US /ˈbolstɚ/
・UK /'bəʊlstə(r)/
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v.t.Transitive VerbTo prop up or support (e.g. a wall)
We need to bolster the wall before it falls
n.NounA long, often cylindrical, cushion or pillow.
The extra funding was a bolster to the research program.
n.NounA structural part used to give support.
The bridge used steel bolsters for added support.
n.NounA long, often cylindrical, cushion or pillow.
She used a bolster to support her back.
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Watch Jim Lehrer Moderate First Full Presidential Debate
- AARP thinks that the -- the savings that we obtained from Medicare bolster the system,
AARP thinks that the -- the savings that we obtained from Medicare bolster the system,
Democratic Presidential Debate - June 26 (Full) | NBC News
- And I'd be interested in hearing about the ripple effect of those policies and how, when we have something like universal childcare, it'll bolster our health care system or it'll bolster our preventative violence system because we have children who are trained and given attention to from early childhood.
And I'd be interested in hearing about the ripple effect of those policies and how, when we have something like universal childcare, it'll bolster our health care system or it'll bolster our preventative violence system because we have children who are trained and given attention to from early childhood.
- BOLSTER OUR SYSTEM AND TRAIN
BOLSTER OUR SYSTEM AND TRAIN
What North Korean Propaganda Tells Us About Kim Jong Un’s Weight Loss | WSJ
- Experts say this is more of a message to bolster spirits and to really reinforce that Kim, Jong-un is a person for the people, a leader for the people, more so than an outward message.
Experts say this is more of a message to bolster spirits and to really reinforce that Kim, Jong-un is a person for the people, a leader for the people, more so than an outward message.
Inside Trump’s renewed interest to acquire Greenland for US
- Denmark also saying it's prepared to bolster its own forces on the island as a way of deterring Russia.
Denmark also saying it's prepared to bolster its own forces on the island as a way of deterring Russia.
- Denmark also saying it's prepared to bolster its own forces on the island as a way of deterring Russia.
Denmark also saying it's prepared to bolster its own forces on the island as a way of deterring Russia.
The Biggest Lie About Veganism
- But it's only recently that research has delved into the question of whether or not a vegan diet can not only enhance athletic ability but bolster overall health in the long term.
But it's only recently that research has delved into the question of whether or not a vegan diet can not only enhance athletic ability but bolster overall health in the long term.
- but bolster overall health in the long term.
but bolster overall health in the long term.
Taiwan-China tensions increasing | FOX 5 News
- Meantime, as U.S. lawmakers visiting Taiwan vow to bolster the self-governing island's defenses against China.
Meantime, as U.S. lawmakers visiting Taiwan vow to bolster the self-governing island's defenses against China.
- lawmakers visiting Taiwan vowed to bolster the self-governing island's defenses against China.
lawmakers visiting Taiwan vowed to bolster the self-governing island's defenses against China.
Could Ukraine see some form of peace before Christmas? | DW News
- They've managed to keep themselves in the room up to this point but European credibility now hinges on whether EU leaders manage to decide on using some 200 billion euros in frozen Russian assets to bolster Ukraine's war effort.
They've managed to keep themselves in the room up to this point but European credibility now hinges on whether EU leaders manage to decide on using some 200 billion euros in frozen Russian assets to bolster Ukraine's war effort.
How Uganda's election could be a story of violence and succession | REUTERS
- Wine has also vowed to tackle corruption, bolster youth employment and review agreements with international oil firms.
Wine has also vowed to tackle corruption, bolster youth employment and review agreements with international oil firms.
Why Cambodia & Thailand Are Moving Towards War
- China signed deals to transfer the Cambodians a number of their corvettes to bolster their navy.
China signed deals to transfer the Cambodians a number of their corvettes to bolster their navy.
Through the Looking-Glass Audiobook by Lewis Carroll
- else, by the time they're ready!' she said to herself, as she arranged a bolster round
else, by the time they're ready!' she said to herself, as she arranged a bolster round