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Word: boosting (lookup in dictionary) (lookup stats)
Dates: during 1990-1999
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...some undergraduates concentrating in science, math or engineering, spring break brought a much-needed financial boost...

Author: By Kiratiana E. Freelon, CONTRIBUTING WRITER | Title: Scientists Win Goldwater Awards | 4/8/1999 | See Source »

...besides the dubious content of the book, we should consider the dubious character of its publisher. Besides his First Amendment rights victory in the Supreme Court, Flynt was few other accolades to boost his reputation as a defender of public officials. But even more pertinent than his degrading pornographic magazines is Flynt's reckless disregard for the truth. A bit of Flynt's history sheds light on his disrespect for the public and the powers of the media. In 1983, Flynt claimed he had evidence that government officials had threatened John DeLorean's life if he did not participate...

Author: By Jordana R. Lewis, | Title: Another Descent Into the Gutter | 4/6/1999 | See Source »

...Manager in Chief. It became accepted wisdom that government could "fine-tune" the economy, pushing the twin accelerators of fiscal and monetary policy in order to avoid slowdowns, and applying the brakes when necessary to avoid overheating. In 1964 Lyndon Johnson cut taxes to expand purchasing power and boost employment. "We are all Keynesians now," Richard Nixon famously proclaimed. Americans still take for granted that Washington has responsibility for steering the economy clear of the shoals, although it's now Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan rather than the President who carries most of the responsibility...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Economist JOHN MAYNARD KEYNES | 3/29/1999 | See Source »

...against BC is definitely a big confidence boost for our team," Ghazal said. "Beating them yesterday shows just how far our team has come and that our hard work is paying...

Author: By Jennifer L. Sullivan, CONTRIBUTING WRITER | Title: W. Tennis Drops B.C., Now Texas-Bound | 3/26/1999 | See Source »

...Sophomore attackman Dana Sprong scored a game-high four goals, including three in the fourth quarter, to boost his team-leading total to nine. Sophomore midfielder Roger Buttles contributed two goals and an assist and now has seven points on the season...

Author: By Daniel G. Habib, CRIMSON STAFF WRITER | Title: M. Lax Routs B.C. for First Win | 3/25/1999 | See Source »

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