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The Moonshot release, which has surprised many in Silicon Valley with its advanced capabilities, will buoy views that Chinese AI labs are closing in on U.S. rivals at an accelerating pace.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 17, 2026
A first opening weekend win since 2013 will buoy Italy, who are missing several key players.
From BBC ● Feb. 7, 2026
While that news will buoy Boeing, otherwise it was a bad news day.
From Seattle Times ● Oct. 26, 2022
Some investors, however, remain bullish on energy out of expectations that eventual declines in coronavirus case counts will buoy economic growth.
From Reuters ● Sep. 10, 2021
“Now, wade into the water with it, and let’s see whether it will buoy us all up at need.”
From The Motor Boat Club and The Wireless Or, the Dot, Dash and Dare Cruise by H. Irving (Harrie Irving) Hancock
