1.   Although his remark reportedly has bolstered his standing with the Christian right, only Bush can attest to his true motives.

2.   David Rebovich, a professor of political science at Rider University, said the nomination might also help Governor Whitman bolster her standing among black voters.

3.   Hatch seems to be abusing the confirmation process to bolster his standing with the right wing of his party.

4.   If the family still resists surrendering the boy, the official said, the government may seek a court order to bolster its standing.

5.   Kim may also be hoping to bolster his standing with the North Korean military.

6.   Should he spend the surplus revenue to try to bolster his standing with voters who may be weary from years of steep budget cuts?

7.   Some experts said it would bolster his standing in the union.

8.   That can force a business to change simply to bolster its standing with consumers.

9.   The name of Goethe, synonymous with German genius, has consistently acted as a magnet to regimes anxious to bolster their standing.

10.   The speech did much to bolster his standing, even though Gallup Polls have shown few long-lasting bumps for presidents following other State of the Union addresses.