As before, the boom led to new comic books, films and computer games.

The boom here has led, for the first time, to a canal house being listed for $2 million, and several others are not far behind.

The boom of the 1980s led windsurfing to be recognized as an Olympic sport in 1984.

The rapid economic boom led to a variety of supply problems.

This boom led to the creation of the middle class.

A boom in pharmaceuticals and fast-growing demand from China led the increase.

This boom led directly to unprecedented spending on home construction.

A short lived post-war boom soon led to a depression that would be felt worldwide.

The boom in identity politics has led many thoughtful commentators to worry that we are losing our common culture as Americans.

A retail and construction boom led to a 4 percent increase in the gross national product last year.