Falling prices also provided some good news for workers, creating the first substantial boost of real wages in years.

The Bush energy plan could give a substantial boost to the industry.

The most substantial boost has gone to Antarctic research.

But to attract high-quality judges, the Legislature will have to quickly follow that increase with a more substantial boost.

And "we believe we will see a substantial boost in our business" after the new ad runs on Sunday, he said.

The improved Hype Energy product gave the company a substantial boost.

Only the railway connection would bring a substantial boost to its economy and its population.

What is needed is a substantial boost to the competitiveness of the European wine sector.

Such "Imperial seals of approval" were prized and a substantial boost to trade.

And prescription drug sales are likely to get a substantial boost as the nation's population grows older.