give a lift
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But for now, the trio of positive reports could give a lift to gross domestic product in the first quarter.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 29, 2026
It plans to accelerate growth of the Purell brand, while using Gojo’s business-to-business reach to give a lift to its professional business.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 22, 2026
Lower interest rates should give a lift to California’s housing market, which has been held back by relatively high mortgage rates and steep increases in home prices.
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 20, 2024
Even when they find wild success, as some do, they make sure to give a lift to those behind them, demonstrating integrity.
From Washington Post • May 13, 2022
Who tells you," she asked, "to give a lift to any one?
From Hung Lou Meng, Book II Or, the Dream of the Red Chamber, a Chinese Novel in Two Books by Joly, H. Bencraft