hoisted

Example Sentences

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A teacher hoisted a huge sunflower made from dozens of balloons -- the plant's name in Mandarin is a homophone for a Chinese idiom about success.

From Barron's • Jun. 7, 2026

A video posted on the Citizen App shows a person being hoisted by a helicopter into the sky.

From Los Angeles Times • May 24, 2026

The sight of Ireland great Tadhg Furlong being hoisted off his feet and through the roof of a set-piece in round two has become emblematic of Italy's scrum strength.

From BBC • Mar. 6, 2026

Companies had raised prices last year after tariffs hoisted costs.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 16, 2026

The monkeys gradually settled down, and I hoisted myself into the fork of the branch where its coils had been, sitting back to catch my breath and slow the painful beating of my heart.

From "Flying Through Water" by Mamle Wolo