Word: boosting
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Dates: during 1910-1919
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...their shoes off, were invested with the new ponchos and put at the head of a bayonet charge, they might work the same terror on the modern Cimmerians as did Artaxerxes' now well-known elephants, even without the flapping ears and the heaving trunks. They might, given a good boost, bear their elephant-gray ponchos in a clattering charge all the way to Berlin, and end at one elephantine victory...
...appear to be able to open up holes for the backs on the attack. The offense lacked the drive and versatility which have made the University backfields of recent years justly famous. If the team can show this old time power today, Harvard's stock will take a big boost. Watson and Gilman will not be in the line-up which increases the severity of today's test...
...revival after the crisis, Dr. Mitchell traced the development half way through the cycle, or to the point where liquidation sets in after the banks have refused to extend loans any further. The re-establishment of business activity comes from an increased volume of trade, which tends to boost prices. Optimism sets in prospect of greater profits tends to confidence and increased investment, and a short period of five or six years of prosperity is well...
...rink at New Haven has given Yale hockey prospects a big boost. Not only has it assured the team a good place to practice, but it has enabled the management to arrange games with some of the star Canadian teams, which can not fail to aid in the development of a strong seven. James Burne, who has coached the St. Michael's team of Canada to three championships, will coach Yale this year...