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boost

[boost] / bust /








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Alcoa reported an increase in profit and sales in the recent quarter, as the company worked to improve operations and boost production.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 15, 2026

But he also has a global profile, including in Africa, where Infantino recently received a major re-election boost when receiving the backing of all 54 member national associations after promising an increase in funding.

From BBC ● Oct. 15, 2026

Official data released Wednesday showed China's exports continued their historic surge, providing a much-needed boost to the economy.

From Barron's ● Oct. 15, 2026

If he can give the Dodgers a boost Thursday, however, if he can extend their season just one more day, it could give the team new life.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 15, 2026

Sure, almost any old union would boost wages and straighten out some backbones here, but I know that even the most energetic and democratic unions bear careful watching by their members.

From "Nickel and Dimed: On (Not) Getting By in America" by Barbara Ehrenreich

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

From Science Daily ● Oct. 14, 2026

Analysts say progress this week on the Clarity Act and a Fed rate hold could provide boosts.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 18, 2026

Analysts say the appeal could extend a closely watched legal battle that has drawn attention to Chey's control of SK Group, as the AI boom boosts the value of its chip assets.

From Barron's ● Sep. 9, 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

“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

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

From Slate ● Oct. 16, 2026

Memory stocks saw an aggressive run-up in May and June as soaring demand for high-bandwidth memory in data centers boosted chip makers’ pricing power.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 15, 2026

Britain's economy was boosted in August by an increase in production, which includes manufacturing, oil and gas extraction and energy supply.

From BBC ● Oct. 15, 2026

Alumina shipments increased 2% sequentially, boosted by higher production.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 15, 2026

They had no jockey to complete the picture, so Smith boosted Farrell Jones up on Seabiscuit.

From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand

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

From Slate ● Oct. 16, 2026

He told MarketWatch that he wanted to focus on boosting middle-class homeownership.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 13, 2026

Burnham said the summit "presents an opportunity to make progress on two crucial issues: boosting UK growth and controlling illegal immigration".

From Barron's ● Oct. 12, 2026

The programme includes face-to-face workshops and informal peer support social groups and covers a range of topics, including managing anxiety and stress and boosting self-esteem.

From BBC ● Oct. 11, 2026

The going was painfully slow, but Chickenhound consoled himself on the long journey by boosting his own ego.

From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques


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