11.   The upper cell of each of these balloons is filled with noninflammable helium to provide most of the needed lift.

12.   While the essays are giving Nasdaq a much-needed lift after recent dips in the market, the relief is expected to be short-lived.

13.   The rebound in the New York stock market combined with stronger index futures prices gave Tokyo shares a much-needed lift in early trading.

14.   The U.S. recovery is starting to give a sorely needed lift to the Japanese economy.

15.   With the help of veteran all rounder Brian McMillan, the eighth wicket pair gave the innings a badly needed lift.