1.   Timman needs to win a game to bolster his confidence.

2.   Hopes of an early cut in interest rates bolstered confidence.

3.   She came with me to bolster my confidence.

4.   The conciliatory approach of the Ramos administration was in part based on the pragmatic need to increase political stability in order to bolster investor confidence.

5.   The Ruiari Og outfit swamped Loughguile in he semi-final -- a win that bolstered confidence in their camp as they bid for back-to-back honours.

6.   Analysts said the Fed rate cuts could eventually bolster business confidence, helping to rekindle the economy.

7.   Analysts said the stock market rebound and apparent progress in the fight against terrorism are bolstering confidence.

8.   And bolster the confidence of a fielder who is wary of grounders.

9.   And Summermath, created and taught by faculty members at Mount Holyoke, is meant to bolster the confidence of teen-age girls.

10.   Argentina was thrust into the throe of global financial turmoil after Brazil doubled interest rates to bolster investor confidence in its economy.