buoy

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The U.S. economy entered 2026 in a fairly strong position, she notes, with the Federal Reserve poised to cut interest rates, tax cuts expected to buoy consumer spending, and deregulation benefiting businesses.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

For the second consecutive game, Bronny helped buoy the Lakers.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 28, 2026

That could buoy those who fear the BBC is in managed decline, buffetted by forces mainly outside its control.

From BBC • Mar. 23, 2026

The prints come after Fed officials, including Stephen Miran, struck an increasingly hawkish tone in recent days, helping lift the dollar and buoy Treasury yields as expectations of imminent rate cuts dimmed.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 20, 2026

When I pass the big red buoy it sighs at me.

From "The Young Man and the Sea" by Rodman Philbrick