Present participle of bolster; actively supporting, strengthening, or reinforcing something.
From 'bolster' plus the present participle suffix '-ing.'
In modern usage, 'bolstering' appears frequently in political speech—'bolstering the economy,' 'bolstering confidence'—because it sounds more deliberate and active than just 'supporting.'
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