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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

Windfall profits from energy companies have been bolstering the buyout and dividend totals.

From New York Times • Aug. 13, 2022

Companies have been bolstering their earnings per share figures by buying back their own shares and thus reducing their share counts, and that may happen again this quarter.

From Reuters • Sep. 25, 2015

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