But it was far from clear today that the two men's move would bolster their case.

The move bolsters the parent's financial health, which may allow it to attract deposits at lower rates.

The move will bolster Schwab's reported earnings for the quarter, although the firm expects most eligible workers to use vacation time.

The move not only bolstered his sense of self-worth, it also allowed her to focus more on other areas of the business.

The move also bolstered predictions that abortion restrictions are unlikely to come up for a vote in the Legislature this year.

The move will bolster Amgen's pipeline of potential new products and help it move into the area of cancer drugs.

Such moves have reduced budget deficits and bolstered the confidence of foreign investors.

Nixon hoped that the move would bolster both the image of his administration and the United States as a whole.

Above all, the consultants hope, the moves will bolster the bottom line when some other forms of technology consulting are slowing.

The moves should bolster First Boston's position in the energy industry.