Sentence examples for bolstered- from inspiring English sources

And bolstered by successive polls that have shown the vast majority of Britons to be in favour of repatriation it has put aside the issue of ownership, instead proposing joint curatorship of the sculptures through the establishment of a branch of the British Museum in Athens.

That appalling arrogance was bolstered by an even more sinister knowledge.

Based on polling and support in previous elections, Ofcom tentatively ruled that Ukip is a major party - and so bolstered its case for taking part in the debates - while the Greens are not.

Of course I'm calling for the Green party's inclusion – and while he clearly has his own political interests, so is David Cameron, his case bolstered by its evident fairness (and the backing of 275,000 petition signatories) – but there is a strong argument for a broader structure that allows in other anti-austerity voices.

News of the letter emerged as the Metropolitan police announced that they had increased security around their buildings and bolstered the number of firearms officers available.

With a roster bolstered by the acquisition of two experienced Argentines (at sub-DP prices) no one imagined that conventional wisdom about the club would be, 'Hey, it could have been worse.' Faith remains high, but the Timbers Army is running a few decibels lower while the club struggles to build momentum.

Homeware sales were bolstered by discounting and promotions, which reduces retailers' margins and therefore profits.

San Jose, bolstered by the continued saves and the dodged bullets began counterattacking and, almost like a movie script, tore apart the stunned Galaxy defense for three unanswered goals; two of those goals in stoppage time.