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boost

[boost] / bust /








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Lower crack spreads could boost Qantas’s stock, although Macquarie frets that a potential entrant to Australia’s aviation sector might delay recovery at home.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 5, 2026

But market analysts will be watching to see how much the title can boost sales of the Switch 2, which became the world's fastest-selling games console on its 2025 release.

From Barron's ● Nov. 5, 2026

Porter's return at loose-head will be a considerable boost for coach Farrell after recent windows were impact by injury problems at the position.

From BBC ● Nov. 4, 2026

That 32.3% decline in the share count has made for a 47.5% boost to the iPhone maker’s EPS, all else equal.

From MarketWatch ● Nov. 4, 2026

The sheriff gave Abel Martinson a boost, and he lunged in his polar coat toward the cross spar.

From "Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel" by David Guterson

Plus, ASM International boosts sales forecasts as AI demand soars.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 28, 2026

Celestica surges after the AI boom boosts the electronic maker’s results, while Whirlpool plunges following a full-year guidance cut.

From Barron's ● Oct. 27, 2026

But it could be due to the fact that massage reduces muscle stiffness, improves circulation and boosts relaxation.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 14, 2026

Fastly rises after Oppenheimer upgrades shares to Outperform, citing anticipated revenue boosts from AI agent traffic and Grand Theft Auto VI.

From Barron's ● Oct. 9, 2026

“What happens when the Sender boosts the power?”

From "The Mysterious Benedict Society" by Trenton Lee Stewart

Pfizer boosted its guidance for the year, citing momentum in newly-launched and acquired products that helped offset declining sales for its Covid-19 vaccine and treatments.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 3, 2026

Net profit came in at 1.26 billion euros, boosted by strong demand for premium tickets to Asia and North America.

From Barron's ● Nov. 3, 2026

Revenue was boosted by record-high sales in Apple’s services business, as well as a strong showing for the iPhone.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 3, 2026

South Africa are now also up to second in the current Test Championship standings, their chances of back-to-back wins boosted.

From BBC ● Oct. 31, 2026

The window was a little high for Margo, so I put my hands together and she stepped a socked foot onto my hand and I boosted her up.

From "Paper Towns" by John Green

Champagne, who will present the budget to parliament, added that the goals include boosting domestic commerce within Canada and "diversifying our trade."

From Barron's ● Nov. 5, 2026

El Niño conditions have fueled unprecedented humidity in Southern California this year, boosting mosquito activity.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 4, 2026

China has told the country’s biggest securities firms and banks to throttle back their work on initial public offerings and focus on boosting the struggling stock market, according to people familiar with the matter.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 3, 2026

Tourism Northern Ireland chief executive Laura McCorry praised the importance of Derry Halloween in attracting visitors to the north west and boosting its economy.

From BBC ● Oct. 31, 2026

The two brave sailors who had jumped into the water after him were boosting him up the net.

From "Salt to the Sea" by Ruta Sepetys


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