81.   The cuts are part of an overall belt-tightening drive to make good on a promise to investors that the merger would deliver a major boost to earnings.

82.   The cuts are part of an overall drive to make good on a promise to investors that the merger would deliver a major boost to earnings.

83.   The decision to clear both players comes as a major boost for Leeds, which has been beset by disciplinary problems this season.

84.   The ecumenical effort, however, would receive a major boost if supported by the Greek Orthodox.

85.   The loans to Russia will provide a major boost for its cash-starved government.

86.   The initiative won a major boost earlier this week when Syria, a leading hard-line state, came on board.

87.   The lira rebounded Thursday, but traders expected no major boosts until a new government is formed.

88.   The railroad will provide a major boost to the economy by allowing better, faster and cheaper transportation of goods and passengers through the war-battered country.

89.   The private gathering got a major boost on Wednesday with a visit by Hillary Rodham Clinton, who told the activists their views are being heard.

90.   The product is seen providing a major boost in sales for the Bandai group.