11.   For the Whitney, the purchase gives its print holdings a significant boost, just as its new permanent gallery for works on paper is nearing completion.

12.   He received a significant boost from the players, who made their feelings known.

13.   In fact, the increase in stock sales may be a significant boost in reforming inefficient state companies.

14.   In the past, Braman said, a long period of interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve have given a significant boost to stock prices.

15.   Kunstler said he expects a significant boost to earnings in the fiscal fourth quarter, as shipments ramp up and new servers are added.

16.   Nevertheless, Gore has received a significant boost in California since the conventions.

17.   One supporter, Common Cause, called the announcement on Monday a significant boost for advocates of new campaign-finance laws.

18.   Regional banks gave the local index a significant boost, as lending rates remained favorable throughout the year.

19.   Reviving the shipyard would be a significant economic boost for the region.

20.   Recent polls indicated that Dole received a significant boost from the four-day Republican convention that ended Friday in San Diego.