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boost

[boost] / bust /








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The tension on oil markets has helped refineries boost their earnings, but Bourrasse called for taking a longer perspective -- until the conflict, European refineries had seen their margins squeezed by low crude prices.

From Barron's • Apr. 26, 2026

Having that buffer of points by the time of City play would be a huge boost for Arteta's side.

From BBC • Apr. 25, 2026

“We’re trying to essentially get that chemical boost that is subconsciously being eroded from the anxiety that we’re experiencing,” Moss says.

From Salon • Apr. 25, 2026

Still, signs of easing tensions helped boost shares on Friday, with indexes holding gains after reports of potential talks with Iranian officials.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 24, 2026

Then he gave us a boost out of the tunnel.

From "The Battle of the Labyrinth" by Rick Riordan




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