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has been bolstering

  • present perfect progressive of bolster (3rd person singular).

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The U.S. has been bolstering its defenses in the region, sending in more equipment and interceptors, U.S. officials said.

From The Wall Street Journal Mar. 7, 2026

Though podcasts have traditionally been audio-only, video podcasts have been growing in popularity in recent years - and Netflix has been bolstering its portfolio to compete with YouTube.

From BBC Dec. 6, 2025

The AP has been bolstering its fact-checking operations, sending out more frequent stories examining the truth behind issues, and Pace said more will be done in this area.

From Seattle Times Sep. 1, 2021

Although a majority of its broadcasts are stolen from beIN Sports, it has been bolstering its feed with properties owned by other sports networks too.

From New York Times Aug. 16, 2018

Unconsciously he has been bolstering up the eventual Renaissance.

From Ghetto Comedies by Zangwill, Israel