shot in the arm
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The war might also necessitate a boost to fiscal spending, which could weigh on bonds while delivering a shot in the arm to the broader economy, at least in the short term.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 15, 2026
I’m definitely trying to make strides for independents to be in the running for these major awards though because it’s like a shot in the arm!
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 25, 2026
McClelland said the 4G and 5G networks "have had a shot in the arm" to make the 3G network switch-off work.
From BBC • Jan. 12, 2026
For Canary Wharf, the decision is a shot in the arm.
From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 27, 2025
Franz Wächter, alongside him, has a shot in the arm which didn’t look too bad at first.
From "All Quiet on the Western Front: A Novel" by Erich Maria Remarque
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