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as in hoisting
to lift with effort boosted the child into her car seat
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as in increasing
to make greater in size, amount, or number a promotion that boosted the number of interested customers milling about the showroom
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as in enhancing
to make markedly greater in measure or degree recommended eating foods that boost the body's immunity to disease
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as in lifting
to move from a lower to a higher place or position boosted the box onto the top shelf
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as in promoting
to provide publicity for boosted the singer's latest release with a round of appearances on all the talk and entertainment shows
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as in stealing
slang to take (something) without right and with an intent to keep the woman was nabbed trying to boost a couple of bottles of perfume
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Recent Examples of boosting These talks are an initiative proposed by Chinese President Xi Jinping during his state visit in April last year, aimed at boosting relations and the comprehensive strategic partnership between the two nations. —
ABC News, 22 Apr. 2026 David Paul Morris | Bloomberg | Getty Images Mortgage rates dropped for the third straight week, boosting demand from both homeowners and homebuyers. —Diana Olick, CNBC, 22 Apr. 2026 And by pulling their credit report, boosting their score, shopping for lenders and finally locking a low mortgage rate when found, borrowers can strategically take advantage of this new, affordable moment in the mortgage rate space. —Matt Richardson, CBS News, 21 Apr. 2026 But that's a price that cities are willing to pay to host one of the most economy-boosting events of the year. —Dan Zaksheske Outkick, FOXNews.com, 20 Apr. 2026 The marketers behind dopamine patches claim these products help the body make more dopamine, thereby boosting motivation, relaxation, and mental focus. —Erica Sweeney, EverydayHealth.com, 20 Apr. 2026 Furthemore, simulations showed that water binds tightly to the polymer, boosting dipole strength, while Raman spectroscopy confirmed that water remains structured rather than forming conductive films, allowing output to rise with humidity. —Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 20 Apr. 2026 As a result, custom and bespoke finishes are boosting prices by about 3%. —Joseph Erbentraut, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Apr. 2026 The company has been looking for new opportunities for growth, and last year outlined a wider transformation plan aimed at boosting its convenience store offerings. —Los Angeles Times, 15 Apr. 2026
ABC News, 22 Apr. 2026 David Paul Morris | Bloomberg | Getty Images Mortgage rates dropped for the third straight week, boosting demand from both homeowners and homebuyers. —Diana Olick, CNBC, 22 Apr. 2026 And by pulling their credit report, boosting their score, shopping for lenders and finally locking a low mortgage rate when found, borrowers can strategically take advantage of this new, affordable moment in the mortgage rate space. —Matt Richardson, CBS News, 21 Apr. 2026 But that's a price that cities are willing to pay to host one of the most economy-boosting events of the year. —Dan Zaksheske Outkick, FOXNews.com, 20 Apr. 2026 The marketers behind dopamine patches claim these products help the body make more dopamine, thereby boosting motivation, relaxation, and mental focus. —Erica Sweeney, EverydayHealth.com, 20 Apr. 2026 Furthemore, simulations showed that water binds tightly to the polymer, boosting dipole strength, while Raman spectroscopy confirmed that water remains structured rather than forming conductive films, allowing output to rise with humidity. —Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 20 Apr. 2026 As a result, custom and bespoke finishes are boosting prices by about 3%. —Joseph Erbentraut, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Apr. 2026 The company has been looking for new opportunities for growth, and last year outlined a wider transformation plan aimed at boosting its convenience store offerings. —Los Angeles Times, 15 Apr. 2026
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But at long last, the drought is over; the NHL has a new dynasty — the 2020s Hurricanes, who are hoisting the Jim Corsi Cup for a fourth straight season.— Dom Luszczyszyn, New York Times, 10 Apr. 2026
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Jannik Sinner kept it classic, strapping on a Rolex Daytona before hoisting the championship trophy at the Miami Open.— Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 4 Apr. 2026
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Adrian Meyer, Christie’s global head of private sales, outlined one idea for the increasing popularity of the sales channel.— George Nelson, ARTnews.com, 23 Apr. 2026
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Highlighting the industry’s growing needs, demand for highly functional textile solutions is increasing across sectors, driven by rising investment in security, defense and disaster response.— Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 23 Apr. 2026
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The move is also in line with a number of states that have been adding or enhancing production incentives to grow local economies and provide alternatives Stateside to hubs like Los Angeles, which continues to contend with runaway production.— Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 22 Apr. 2026
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The best Korean skin care routine for mature skin is all about enhancing skin elasticity and targeting visible signs of aging.— Sarah Y. Wu, Glamour, 22 Apr. 2026
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That season ended with Dustin Brown lifting the Stanley Cup.— Jim Alexander, Oc Register, 18 Apr. 2026
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Here’s a breakdown of the Avs’ first-round series with the Kings, who have not won a playoff round since lifting the Stanley Cup in 2014.— Corey Masisak, Denver Post, 18 Apr. 2026
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The former First Lady, 62, delivered one show-stopping ensemble after another while promoting her book The Look.— Brittany Talarico, PEOPLE, 20 Apr. 2026
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The Paris prosecutor’s office opened last year an investigation into TikTok over allegations that the platform allows content promoting suicide and that its algorithms may encourage vulnerable young people to take their own lives.— ABC News, ABC News, 20 Apr. 2026
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The Atlanta Hawks and Minnesota Timberwolves both bounced back by stealing Game 2 on the road in their respective series.— Geoff Clark OutKick, FOXNews.com, 21 Apr. 2026
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In November, the Justice Department charged the Florida Democrat with stealing $5 million in Federal Emergency Management Agency funds for her campaign.— Caitlin Yilek, CBS News, 21 Apr. 2026
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In photo after photo, video after video, North Shore residents are painted in mud, scraping it off driveways, sweeping it out of kitchens and heaving it into trucks along with their household debris.— Thomas Heaton, Los Angeles Times, 10 Apr. 2026
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The Bernabeu was heaving, the fans were longing their team back into the game.— Sebastian Stafford-Bloor, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2026
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From global dishes to comfort food classics, many supermarkets now offer — and are expanding — buffet-style prepared foods that rival takeout in both variety and convenience.— Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 23 Apr. 2026
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While the business itself operates within the expanding private credit market, an asset class that has drawn significant institutional capital in recent years, the partnership behind it remains its most distinctive feature.— NIa Bowers, USA Today, 23 Apr. 2026
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