give a lift
Example Sentences
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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
The move will boost hopes that Beijing is scrapping its “zero COVID” strategy, which could give a lift to manufacturing and global trade.
From Seattle Times • Dec. 7, 2022
He also stopped to pick up a child or two en route to school or to give a lift to a weary pedestrian whom he overtook.
From David Dunne A Romance of the Middle West by Maniates, Belle Kanaris
