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raising

noun as in adoption

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noun as in culture

noun as in raise

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Earlier this month, 26 more names were sent to the government, raising hopes - but the impact on the backlog remains uncertain.

From BBC

China has not yet agreed to take South African blueberries, raising hopes among farmers in Zimbabwe that they will enter the lucrative market first.

From BBC

The song was also incredibly popular with Gen Z and on the social media platform TikTok, raising the singer's international profile.

From BBC

The city is known as an important stop for Republican politicians raising money, and Noem has held multiple fundraisers in the area.

From Salon

Critics argue the firings could set a precedent for policing personal expression within federal agencies, raising concerns about the balance between free speech and professional conduct.

From Salon

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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