boost

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The critics argue Lemssouguer relies heavily on borrowed money, or leverage, to boost profits, a strategy prone to backfiring.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026

But many of Europe's governments are indebted, cash-strapped and faced with numerous, competing priorities - such as how to maintain welfare and boost defence spending to the levels promised to US President Donald Trump.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

Department of Veterans Affairs and both Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, two federally sponsored companies, guarantee privately issued mortgages as a way to boost more plentiful and cheaper lending for American homebuyers.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

A second price increase for Netflix subscriptions in just over a year also provided a boost to the stock in late March.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 3, 2026

It's a long walk back to the cave though, even going downward, even with the rabbit to give us a boost.

From "The Hunger Games" by Suzanne Collins