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[boon] / bun /


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In this real-estate market, one man’s bane can be another man’s boon.

From MarketWatch Jul. 29, 2026

The crowds were a welcome boon for the bartenders, enlivening what is usually a lull at Joxer Daly’s, which is away from the beaches and beer gardens where customers gather in the summer.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 24, 2026

At that rate, the stable yet virtually limitless cash flow that comes from selling to a multi-billion-dollar company could be a boon for maintaining consistent growth and usability.

From Salon Jul. 15, 2026

And while the pandemic was seen as a boon for many in the video game industry, Steranka says the initial strict lockdowns "impacted Pokémon Go probably more than any other game out there".

From BBC Jul. 13, 2026

Their boon is life forever freed from toil.

From "Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes" by Edith Hamilton




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