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• The magazine misreported its sales figures in order to boost advertising revenue.
• The boss gave the staff a pep talk this morning in an attempt to boost sales.
• The compliments she received after the presentation boosted her self-esteem.
• The successful branding and marketing of the new beer has already boosted sales and increased profits.
• More money is needed to boost the industry.

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• An immediate interest cut might give a small boost to the economy. Even so, any recovery is likely to be very slow.
• The publicity generated by the court case has given a welcome boost to our sales.
• The change in the exchange rate provided a timely boost to the company's falling profits.
• The city will get a real boost if its Olympic bid is successful.
• Vitamin supplements can give your immune system a boost.