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California and other states have bolstered their production incentive programs, but it’s not enough, Schiff said.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 13, 2026

Over the past decade, U.S. oil and gas exports have bolstered global energy security by adding volume and flexibility to the market.

From Barron's • Jan. 23, 2026

In the past few months, studies have bolstered his case.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 29, 2025

Defending men's champions Invincibles have bolstered their side with the addition of Afghanistan leg-spinner Rashid Khan, the top T20 wicket-taker of all time.

From BBC • Aug. 5, 2025

But in such a case he should have bolstered up a good ground for action with no collateral supports which are weak,—and worse than weak.

From The Last Chronicle of Barset by Trollope, Anthony