Grossman gave the Bears an early boost in the third quarter.

The trade union center also supported universal health care, and gave an important early boost to modern efforts to pass federal legislation on the issue.

Teeing off on No. 10, Love received an early boost when he made a 50-footer on that hole to set the stage for his round.

THE City's mood improved yesterday after a big buying order for sterling gave the currency an early boost.

Kittles's early boost on offense gave the Nets a jump in the Boston series.

This earlier eighteenth-century boost to manufacturing was crucial for the future development of a range of important industries.

The Giants got an early, first-quarter psychological boost when they faced a fourth-and-1 at the goal line.

Nolan got an early boost on Aug. 13, when he accomplished something last year's team did not - winning a preseason game.

It was an early boost to Massenet's career.

Technology stocks were mixed after getting an early boost from Applied Materials' stronger-than-expected first-quarter earnings.