Example Sentences

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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

To be sure, rising defense spending in the U.S. and Europe has buoyed American defense stocks.

From Barron's • Jan. 20, 2026

In Bolivia, the recent election of President Rodrigo Paz, a business-friendly centrist, after years of socialist rule has buoyed hopes that the government might ease state controls over the lithium industry.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 23, 2025

After a few still-entertaining but slightly off seasons, host Matt Lucas was replaced by Alison Hammond, whose cheerful ebullience has buoyed the vibes in the tent.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 5, 2024

The visit from the Red Cross has buoyed them.

From "Internment" by Samira Ahmed