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Buoying the talks is the fact that both sides have appointed trusted negotiators that are seen as honest brokers.

From Washington Times • May 19, 2023

Buoying prices on Wednesday, U.S. crude inventories fell by about 4.8 million barrels for the week ended Nov. 18, data from the American Petroleum Institute showed, according to market sources.

From Reuters • Nov. 23, 2022

Buoying some hopes for the lawsuit was a ruling by the same Washington, D.C., court that has now put the future of sports betting in Florida on hold.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 11, 2022

Buoying the offense was the pitching performance from Shane McClanahan.

From Fox News • Oct. 7, 2021

The Southeast Division clubs commenced the campaign embarking on similar philosophical shifts with one goal: Buoying their offenses to a level on par with their stout defenses.

From Washington Post • Apr. 10, 2016