Example Sentences

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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

At the same time, its leader, Xi Jinping, has been bolstering national security and expanding China’s military footprint around Taiwan and the South China Sea in ways that have alarmed its neighbors.

From New York Times • Apr. 25, 2024

Just Group, which has been bolstering its capital position, said this was its third sale of lifetime mortgage portfolios in the past 15 months and completed its programme of such sales.

From Reuters • Feb. 22, 2022

Unconsciously he has been bolstering up the eventual Renaissance.

From Ghetto Comedies by Zangwill, Israel