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boost

[boost] / bust /








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Nvidia is expected to see a 90% boost in earnings per share for its October quarter, with net income closing in on $60 billion.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 18, 2026

Protesters are demanding the government take costly measures to boost consumers’ purchasing power and invest in the education system.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 17, 2026

Jason O'Connell said the technology had helped boost his confidence when speaking in the Senedd, and denied it risked misleading people into thinking he was speaking without notes.

From BBC ● Oct. 17, 2026

Skubal, whom they acquired at the trade deadline to boost their chances at a World Series title, is set to hit free agency.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 16, 2026

“Don’t worry about it,” I said to Eliza, trying to boost her confidence as we walked into the restaurant.

From "Proud" by Ibtihaj Muhammad

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

From Science Daily ● Oct. 14, 2026

This is good, although competition for credit also boosts mortgage rates.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 4, 2026

"By changing the land to suit their needs, they can change it in such a way that boosts biodiversity and increases resilience in terms of climate change," Bowen added.

From BBC ● Sep. 9, 2026

Some investors like to speculate about potential additions — presuming that stocks tabbed to join the S&P 500 will get short-term boosts as funds tracking the index will be forced to take positions.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 4, 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

O'Connell said the glasses had boosted his confidence "massively".

From BBC ● Oct. 17, 2026

On Tesla's website, interested customers can reserve a "Performance" Roadster model or a "Thrust" model, with boosted thrusters.

From Barron's ● Oct. 16, 2026

In other words, more human time and attention boosted understanding.

From Slate ● Oct. 16, 2026

It has also examined whistleblower allegations that Guggenheim’s asset-management arm might have artificially boosted revenue.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 15, 2026

I realized that if we boosted one another, maybe we’d get a little closer.

From "Between Shades of Gray" by Ruta Sepetys

But in the longer run, the technology would be a positive supply shock, he said, raising the economy’s capacity to produce more goods and services without necessarily boosting inflation.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 16, 2026

The researchers next wanted to determine whether boosting this fat-burning process could improve immune cells' ability to attack human colorectal cancer.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 16, 2026

Bondi’s memo also threw shade by implication at the use of human translators, while boosting A.I.:

From Slate ● Oct. 16, 2026

Created by brothers André and Édouard Michelin in 1900, the guide was originally designed to encourage motorists to travel - ultimately boosting their core business of selling tyres.

From BBC ● Oct. 14, 2026

He tried boosting Ron’s confidence all through dinner, but Ron was too busy being grumpy and surly with Hermione to notice.

From "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince" by J.K. Rowling


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