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boost

[boost] / bust /








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Raman is looking to boost housing production, add bike lanes and replace the current police chief.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 5, 2026

Sales fell 1.2% in the Americas, as lower volume in the U.S. as well as softness across the industry in Canada more than offset a boost from higher prices.

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

I was awarded tweezers and a small boost to my fragile self-esteem.

From "Americanized" by Sara Saedi

The deal boosts total investments in Ares’s fund to over $31 billion and increases its diversification by adding 200 new borrowers to the portfolio.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 27, 2026

The Thai independent power producer signed a purchase agreement this month to acquire an additional 12% stake that boosts its ownership to 50%, the analyst notes.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 20, 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 to her when Mr. Curtain boosts the power all the way? She’s already hearing voices, you know!”

From "The Mysterious Benedict Society" by Trenton Lee Stewart

I also think — like even many Republicans do — that benefits need to be boosted at the bottom.

From MarketWatch ● Nov. 5, 2026

Gold prices climbed more than 2% on Wednesday, supported by a softer dollar and falling Treasury yields after the U.S. midterm election results boosted demand for safe-haven assets.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 4, 2026

The rise follows the U.S. midterm election results, which boosted demand for safe-haven assets.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 4, 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

Oh, but it did unsettle the matrons of Bethlehem to see the poor thing boosted into a class ahead of their own children, there to become dazzling slick-quick at mathematics.

From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver

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

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

Meanwhile, forecasts point to colder-than-usual weather in northwest Europe from next week, potentially boosting heating demand high and accelerating withdrawals from gas-storage facilities.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 29, 2026

Some fool noticed this lunatic quality and gave her the task of "boosting morale" among us.

From "What the Night Sings" by Vesper Stamper


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