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buoy

[boo-ee, boi] / ˈbu i, bɔɪ /
NOUN
floating device
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It’s a triumphant exchange written to buoy our hope that the next season of “The Bear” will be about its ascent instead of its demise.

From Salon

For struggling bricks-and-mortar chains, the experiences promise to lure consumers away from their screens, buoying sales at shops that have lost relevance—and revenue—in the age of e-commerce.

From The Wall Street Journal

Scholastic widened its profit as book fairs in the back-to-school season buoyed revenue in its fiscal second quarter.

From The Wall Street Journal

The ratings agency said Wednesday that it sees a stable outlook for Paraguay, buoyed by strong investment in the private sector which is expected to diversify the country’s economy.

From The Wall Street Journal

Hutchison’s ports revenue rose 9% from a year earlier in the first half of 2025, buoyed by higher shipping volumes around the world as customers stocked up on goods before U.S. tariffs kicked in.

From The Wall Street Journal