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buoyed

[boo-eed, boid] / ˈbu id, bɔɪd /


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At a time when classical music largely avoided direct repetition, “Music for 18 Musicians” was reiterative throughout, buoyed by a steady pulse that allowed not a second of silence during its hour of glory.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 22, 2026

Chinese carmakers have quickly built up their presence in the lucrative European auto market, buoyed by technological advances their competitors are trying to copy, and analysts say their next step is to begin producing locally.

From Barron's • Apr. 22, 2026

Traders’ mood has also been buoyed by a strong earnings season.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 22, 2026

These are not things you expect to hear during a war and energy crisis, but hope for an end to the disruption has buoyed investors’ spirits.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026

The top was down and the volunteer’s heart was buoyed up; he sang along with the rock ’n’ roll on the radio.

From "The Milagro Beanfield War" by John Nichols