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Latest post Fri, Aug 26 2005 11:57 PM by MrPedantic. 3 replies.
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Anonymous  +  130664 Thu, 25 Aug 05 05:48 PM
'Work sharing systems could [ increase the profit of / strengthen ] temporary staff agencies,
because there will be a greater demand for temporary employees.'

I guess 'increase the benefit of --' can be used in this context.
'Increase the profit of --' is, however, not so punchy and seems to lack a strong impact.
Can I use 'strengthen' in this context?
Or is there any good word for this context?
Thank you in advance.
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MrPedantic  +  130732 Fri, 26 Aug 05 12:23 AM

'(Give a) boost (to)'?

'Give a shot in the arm to'?

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Anonymous, 4 yr 88 days ago
MrPedantic, thank you for your reply.
Both 'give a boost to' and 'give a shot in the arm to' didn't pop to my mind,
so your advice helped me a lot. Thanks million!

MrPedantic  +  131069 Fri, 26 Aug 05 11:57 PM

You're welcome, Anon!

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