21.   That deal would expand Bell Atlantic geographically and give its data business a big lift.

22.   That gives a big lift to other industries.

23.   That has given Republican Senate candidates a big financial lift because the Republican Senate committee has far more cash to spend on these ads than the Democrats.

24.   The Astros also could get a big lift with the expected return of left fielder Moises Alou in August.

25.   The Bruins also received a big lift from senior guard Brandon Loyd, whose presence usually coincides with poor execution against zone defenses.

26.   The Brewers received a big lift earlier this week when they got Dave Nilsson back off the disabled list.

27.   The crush of camera crews and reporters in the early days of the trial has given a big lift to local businesses.

28.   The industry will get a big lift if the AARP begins a legal-service plan for its members.

29.   The Knicks were hoping for a big lift from Oakley, who returned from a two-game suspension for fighting with Charles Barkley in the preseason.

30.   The Rangers also got a big lift from midseason acquisitions Todd Stottlemyre, Royce Clayton, and Todd Zeile.