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[boost] / bust /








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Skubal, whom they acquired at the trade deadline to boost their chances at a World Series title, is set to hit free agency.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 16, 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

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

Still, for AI to deliver a longer-term boost to growth, building data centers won’t be enough.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 15, 2026

The robot felt a little boost of hope, and she marched back into the waves and continued her long journey north.

From "The Wild Robot Protects" by Peter Brown

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

From Science Daily ● Oct. 14, 2026

SpaceX’s wireless deal boosts shares of cell tower companies like Crown Castle and American Tower.

From Barron's ● Oct. 9, 2026

The squeeze could become more acute if colder weather boosts Asian heating demand.

From The Wall Street Journal ● 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

On Tesla's website, interested customers can reserve a "Performance" Roadster model or a "Thrust" model, with boosted thrusters.

From Barron's ● Oct. 16, 2026

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

From Slate ● Oct. 16, 2026

Bank of America on Thursday boosted its revenue-growth forecasts for CoreWeave, projecting higher prices and greater capacity amid surging demand for AI computing power.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 15, 2026

The data boosted the perceived odds of another Federal Reserve interest-rate hike later this month, but bond investors didn’t seem to care.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 15, 2026

It instilled a spirit of defiance and radicalism among the people, broke the fear of prison, and boosted the popularity and influence of the NIC and TIC.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela

The researchers next wanted to determine whether boosting this fat-burning process could improve immune cells' ability to attack human colorectal cancer.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 16, 2026

Schneider Electric SU -2.42%decrease; down pointing triangle lifted its annual targets for the second time this year after data-center orders kept flowing in, boosting sales for the third quarter.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 16, 2026

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

From Slate ● Oct. 16, 2026

Created by brothers André and Édouard Michelin in 1900, the guide was originally designed to encourage motorists to travel - ultimately boosting their core business of selling tyres.

From BBC ● Oct. 14, 2026

“Mr. Curtain’s boosting the power,” Reynie said gravely, and when Kate and Sticky looked at him, still not comprehending, he said, “It’s the hidden messages. Our minds are reacting to them.”

From "The Mysterious Benedict Society" by Trenton Lee Stewart


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