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boost

[boost] / bust /








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That boost came largely from online content shoots, which rose by 47%.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 23, 2026

Seidu's NGO AquaLife Conservancy has helped boost knowledge about conservation.

From Barron's Jul. 23, 2026

But any boost from the incentives was offset by serious declines for productions that are not eligible for the state’s film and TV tax credit program.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 23, 2026

The stock gained more than 7% after the group said it aimed to significantly boost its profitability in the coming years, betting demand will remain strong.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 22, 2026

Seven pinched his cheeks before a test for an extra boost.

From "Witchlings" by Claribel A. Ortega

That’s likely a reference to retailers who have said more daylight in the evening boosts sales.

From MarketWatch Jul. 15, 2026

The model also boosts the likelihood of small scale gravitational lensing events.

From Science Daily Jul. 14, 2026

AOL’s holding company goes public, the World Cup boosts prediction markets, and Eric Trump loses more than $600 million on Bitcoin.

From Slate Jul. 11, 2026

Another major national ACA player, Elevance Health, is asking for double-digit premium boosts in Indiana, Connecticut, Kentucky and Maine.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 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

Some items boosted only incrementally by a percentage point or so, while other snacks and goodies jumped as much as 25%.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 23, 2026

Alphabet and Tesla kicked off big tech earnings to a weak reception as both boosted artificial-intelligence spending plans, amid continued investor fretting over that potential payout.

From MarketWatch Jul. 23, 2026

Spanish energy giant Repsol said Thursday it net profit in the first half of the year more than tripled, boosted by a surge in oil and gas prices due to the Middle East conflict.

From Barron's Jul. 23, 2026

Philip Morris International PM -2.43%decrease; down pointing triangle recorded higher revenue in the second quarter, boosted by growth in its international business and its Zyn portfolio in the U.S.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 22, 2026

News that Martin Luther King, Jr., would visit Durham on Thursday, April 4, 1968, boosted the spirits of a beleaguered black population in the Bull City.

From "The Best of Enemies" by Osha Gray Davidson

In another closely watched item, Tesla reported gains in subscribers to its "FSD" driver-assistance program, boosting revenues.

From Barron's Jul. 22, 2026

“Core PCE would still be well above 2% even if we exclude special factors that are likely temporarily boosting inflation,” Bank of America economist Aditya Bhave wrote.

From MarketWatch Jul. 22, 2026

Progressive is boosting share repurchases, spending about $170 million on buybacks during the month of June alone, up from about $4 million in June of the previous year.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 20, 2026

In reality, artificially boosting testosterone, especially if not medically indicated, can shrink testicles, lower sperm counts and even make it harder to urinate.

From Salon Jul. 17, 2026

Tayo felt like a little kid; he felt eight again, and Josiah was boosting him onto the back of Siow’s pinto.

From "Ceremony:" by Leslie Marmon Silko




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