- present participle of raise.
raising
Example Sentences
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Raising a child is hectic and it’s possible the parents and guardians of a newborn might learn of the account and its $1,000 starter money later on.
From MarketWatch • Jul. 2, 2026
Raising the bridge would allow larger cargo ships to pass under its deck, helping create jobs and keep the port relevant, Seroka said at the time.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 27, 2026
Raising the temperature speeds up the reaction, but it also encourages a competing process known as the reverse water-gas shift reaction, which produces unwanted byproducts and lowers methanol selectivity.
From Science Daily • Jun. 14, 2026
Raising prices because others have would undermine Ajinomoto’s relationships with clients, he argued.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 12, 2026
One of their favorites was Raising Arizona, with Nicolas Cage, which Michael’s mother let him watch even though it was PG-13.
From "The First State of Being" by Erin Entrada Kelly
