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boost

[boost] / bust /








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Even the brief imitation of Lennon’s “losing control” scream is laser-precise, meant to boost the song’s momentum and carry it through a cheery and lazy surf solo.

From Salon ● Oct. 4, 2026

USC beats four early-season patsies to boost their stats and gain a No. 12 ranking, all the while their defense stinks.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 3, 2026

Investors are worried that Toshiba will boost its production of a key AI storage product, potentially hurting the strong pricing power that Western Digital and Seagate currently enjoy.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 2, 2026

Stambor said consumer-goods companies typically expand their selections to boost sales.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 2, 2026

“You are full of surprises. A rally is just the boost this town needs. But I’m still calling to warn people about that scout.”

From "Hope Springs" by Jaime Berry

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

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 4, 2026

Micron stock rises as Oracle’s cloud infrastructure sales growth boosts the AI trade.

From Barron's ● Sep. 11, 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

Addressing their basic needs by offering a host of services to all students and families — nearly 93% of children come from low-income households — is a priority that boosts attendance.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 8, 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

The 29-year-old German's chances were boosted on Saturday when current world number one Jannik Sinner announced his decision to withdraw from the Shanghai Masters.

From BBC ● Oct. 3, 2026

Construction employment, which has been boosted by the data-center boom, rose by 11,000.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 2, 2026

While not run as a hotel, the property is available as a wedding venue - its popularity undoubtedly boosted by its appearance in The Celebrity Traitors - and UK and US versions of The Traitors.

From BBC ● Oct. 1, 2026

Pandora was also hit by a more than doubling of the price of silver in 2025, in response to which it boosted its use of platinum-plated jewellery, including in Vietnam.

From Barron's ● Oct. 1, 2026

Jason summoned a gust of wind, which boosted Leo onto the statue’s shoulders like a little kid at a parade.

From "Blood of Olympus" by Rick Riordan

In New York, diesel futures have recently fetched roughly double the price of crude, with spreads far exceeding any previously recorded levels, boosting wholesale costs for gas stations.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 2, 2026

She said such events brought millions of pounds into Manchester's economy, boosting the culture and hospitality industries and created opportunities for people.

From BBC ● Oct. 1, 2026

Black noted that strong early adoption of Muse opens up direct monetization channels through subscriptions and transaction fees, while simultaneously boosting conversion rates across Meta’s core advertising platform.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 1, 2026

Budget: Winston said boosting enrollment to increase state funding is the “most direct” way to increase revenue.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 1, 2026

Your mother was not simply boosting your self-esteem.

From "The Son of Neptune" by Rick Riordan




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