- present participle of elevate.
elevating
Example Sentences
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Leslie Vooris shares some recommendations for elevating your drinking experience by investing in fancy glassware.
From Slate ● Jul. 27, 2026
But Neff said elevating an AI Minister to cabinet at least sent a signal the Prime Minister was "serious about having someone serious in this key role".
From BBC ● Jul. 21, 2026
A major heat wave across Southern California’s interior is expected to push temperatures into the triple digits this week, further elevating the fire threat and raising concerns about health risks.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 13, 2026
In 2021, months after Citigroup appointed Fraser as CEO, JPMorgan solidified Lake and Piepszak’s status as CEO front-runners by elevating them to run its sprawling consumer-banking operation.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 26, 2026
He would certainly not call him Major; using a title would be too elevating.
From "Half of a Yellow Sun" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
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