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Nor did the regime implement any major domestic political and economic reforms that could have buttressed its popular support.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 12, 2026

They say he tried to hide the transfers between the two firms and their close relationship - and lawyers have buttressed their allegations with text messages, spreadsheets and tweets.

From BBC • Oct. 31, 2023

Capital controls have buttressed the rouble for months, while this week's peak of a month-end tax period that sees exporting companies convert dollar and euro revenue into roubles may add short-term support.

From Reuters • Jun. 27, 2022

Recent news about Bill Gates’ ownership of farmland have buttressed the pervasive notion that corporate is king in the farming world.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 19, 2021

The resolute and clear-headed Pottinger, who, if the opportunity had been given him, might have buttressed and steadied Macnaghten, was relegated to provincial service.

From The Afghan Wars 1839-42 and 1878-80 by Forbes, Archibald