bolster
noun
a long, often cylindrical, cushion or pillow for a bed, sofa, etc.
have been bolstering
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present perfect progressiveof bolster.present perfect progressive
Used to describe an action that began in the past, has continued continuously, and is still in progress.
Example Sentences
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Economists and analysts have been warning that the U.S. could slip into a recession before 2023 ends, but resilient consumer spending and a strong jobs market have been bolstering the economy.
From Seattle Times ● Jun. 22, 2023
American defense officials have warned of the potential of conflict in coming years and U.S. forces have been bolstering their presence in Asia, most recently in the Philippines, to respond to such a contingency.
From Washington Times ● May 2, 2023
Boards have been bolstering their diversity by adding new members in recent years, in line with growing attention to the subject from investors, employees and customers.
From Reuters ● Dec. 14, 2021
The Russians have been bolstering their own forces in the region and recently deployed nuclear-capable Iskander ballistic missiles to Kaliningrad, a Russian exclave between Lithuania and Poland.
From New York Times ● May 10, 2017
China, India, Brazil and Saudi Arabia have been bolstering their stocks as a hedge against the falling US currency.
From The Guardian ● Jul. 30, 2011
