1.   This could boost the chances for an agreement, analysts said.

2.   Their performances have considerably boosted their chances of winning a European Ryder Cup place.

3.   Asking if recent bank mergers have boosted chances of passing the bill.

4.   Because the economic recovery is still in doubt, economists expect politicians to step up their demand for government spending to boost their chances of being elected.

5.   A bipartisan group of U.S. senators launched a new effort last month to revise federal estate taxes, boosting the chances that Congress will reduce the tax this year.

6.   A bipartisan group of U.S. senators launched a new effort to revise federal estate taxes, boosting the chances that Congress will reduce the tax this year.

7.   A good performance could even boost his chances of getting more playing time in the playoffs and next season.

8.   A robust economy could boost his chances of winning a second term.

9.   By getting its supporters elected to leadership posts in Congress, the government hopes to boost its chances of pushing its spending-cut agenda through Congress.

10.   China is trying to boost its chances for entry into the World Trade Organization, and the U.S. is pushing for Beijing to open its own markets.