uplift
Example Sentences
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The analyst who identified the girl said it was "a huge uplift" that she was able to find the young woman - which is rare for safety researchers working in this field.
From BBC
“Public streets and building names are meant to honor individuals who uplifted our community and represented its highest values,” he wrote on Facebook.
From Los Angeles Times
Councils already have the power to issue on the spot penalties of £150 for littering, and the uplift is unlikely to make a dent in super sites which can cost millions to clean up.
From BBC
But it’s undeniable that it’s an uplifting thing to witness — and therein lies its importance to other people.
From Los Angeles Times
“Musica mexicana has always been there, will always be there and we are going to keep uplifting it,” said the Chihuahua-born singer ahead of his performance, ruminating on what he brought to the genre.
From Los Angeles Times
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.