shot in the arm
Example Sentences
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That was in July 2020, just before the economy enjoyed a shot in the arm.
From Barron's • May 11, 2026
The war might also necessitate a boost to fiscal spending, which could weigh on bonds while delivering a shot in the arm to the broader economy, at least in the short term.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 15, 2026
“It’s a big shot in the arm to all of us who are working to recover salmon across the state.”
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 12, 2026
McClelland said the 4G and 5G networks "have had a shot in the arm" to make the 3G network switch-off work.
From BBC • Jan. 12, 2026
Franz Wächter, alongside him, has a shot in the arm which didn’t look too bad at first.
From "All Quiet on the Western Front: A Novel" by Erich Maria Remarque
