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booster

[boo-ster] / ˈbu stər /
NOUN
supporter
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The Times, a longtime Mulholland booster, blamed “a faulty system which loads upon any man’s shoulders, no matter how broad, responsibilities that are too heavy for any man to bear.”

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 6, 2026

"Nasa will continue to track the booster for training purposes, as well as later observe the impact site for scientific purposes."

From BBC Aug. 4, 2026

Starship’s Super Heavy booster successfully carried out the high-thrust portion of a boost-back burn with all 33 Raptor 3 engines, before it ended the burn early, according to SpaceX.

From MarketWatch Jul. 27, 2026

Others may choose to try their luck in getting coveted cards by purchasing booster packs for about $5 to $7 each.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 26, 2026

It wasn’t exactly a morale booster, but before I could say anything, Kronos raised his sword.

From "The Last Olympian" by Rick Riordan

That is roughly comparable to what Falcon Heavy can launch when none of its boosters are recovered.

From Science Daily Jul. 11, 2026

By reusing boosters - which are generally seen as the most valuable part of a rocket - the cost of satellite launches and space exploration can be significantly lowered.

From BBC Jul. 10, 2026

Giant defense contractors could benefit from DSRB-backed financing, say boosters, because government budgets often fluctuate annually, raising funding uncertainty that can increase borrowing costs.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 7, 2026

The independent senator from Vermont had been one of Platner’s biggest boosters throughout his successful Democratic primary campaign in Maine.

From Salon Jul. 7, 2026

She decided that he could help her attach the boosters and then go home.

From "Wolfie & Fly" by Cary Fagan




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