buoy

Example Sentences

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Business investment rose in September for the third month in a row — buoyed by spending on artificial intelligence — but the industrial side of the U.S. economy more broadly was still mired in a slump.

From The Wall Street Journal

I felt comforted knowing that I’m not alone and buoyed by their message that adjusting their mindset gave them strength when they were at the end of their rope.

From The Wall Street Journal

Renewed expectations of Federal Reserve interest rate cuts continued to buoy markets, with the probability of rate cuts rising from last week’s sub-30% low to 85%.

From The Wall Street Journal

He chose to spend more time with friends, buoying his spirits.

From The Wall Street Journal

The numbers: Business investment rose in September for the third month in a row — buoyed by spending on artificial intelligence — but the slumping industrial side of the U.S. economy only showed mild signs of improvement.

From MarketWatch