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buoy

[boo-ee, boi] / ˈbu i, bɔɪ /
NOUN
floating device
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Healey’s appointment by new Prime Minister Andy Burnham also helped buoy defense companies elsewhere in Europe.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 21, 2026

But even the strongest sequences, like the opening scene where Teyana Taylor references her Oscar loss, filmed only a few months ago, can’t buoy those that flatline on arrival.

From Salon Jun. 11, 2026

Paraguay at SoFi Stadium, would buoy the flow of foreign visitors.

From Los Angeles Times May 27, 2026

Japan’s AI-critical manufacturers and a 12% export jump in first-quarter 2026 buoy its economy; it holds $1.25 trillion in U.S.

From Barron's May 14, 2026

All this had helped buoy us through a sad day in South Carolina.

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama

It is extending the border fence out to sea, attaching long lines of orange buoys to the jetty which ships will then patrol to deter future swimmers.

From BBC Aug. 2, 2026

The buoys mark a voluntary no-anchor zone, to encourage water users to avoid anchoring, reduce seabed damage, and protect declining seagrass habitats.

From BBC Jun. 23, 2026

The rupee has hit new lows against the dollar, as a flight-to-safety buoys the greenback and rattles emerging-market currencies.

From The Wall Street Journal Mar. 19, 2026

The researchers showed that multiple tubes can be connected to form rafts, which could serve as the foundation for ships, buoys, or floating platforms.

From Science Daily Jan. 30, 2026

Other times, the buoys broke away altogether, leaving us to dive for the pots on the ocean floor.

From "Beyond the Bright Sea" by Lauren Wolk

Analysts say Kim now enjoys greater global stature, buoyed by crucial backing from Russia and China as well as an improving economy.

From Barron's Aug. 18, 2026

Asian currencies consolidated against the dollar in early trade, but may be buoyed by reduced Fed rate-hike prospects.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 10, 2026

Jeff Bezos has cemented his standing as one of the wealthiest individuals in history—with a personal net worth hovering around $200 billion, and buoyed by Amazon’s relentless valuation growth.

From MarketWatch Aug. 10, 2026

The health care sector has buoyed the US labor market over the last year, with more Americans aging and requiring medical assistance.

From Barron's Aug. 7, 2026

We had been happy at certain moments during the drive, buoyed with optimism.

From "The Book of Unknown Americans" by Cristina Henríquez

Also on the BIS list were concerns over the longevity of the artificial intelligence investment boom, which has been buoying global growth and keeping it going through crises like last year's tariff hikes.

From Barron's Jun. 28, 2026

An improving labor market is buoying homebuyer demand, Redfin says, which is keeping home price growth afloat.

From The Wall Street Journal May 20, 2026

Stephens analyst Todd Weller told MarketWatch that broad-based strength in software and cybersecurity was also buoying the stock on Monday.

From MarketWatch May 18, 2026

Prospects of an extended U.S.-Iran cease-fire are buoying tech fortunes by potentially reducing energy prices.

From Barron's Apr. 17, 2026

She flew there, twenty-three feet up in the sky, the wind buoying her, her feet pointed behind.

From "Impossible Creatures" by Katherine Rundell




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