hoisted

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The capital's largest outdoor music venue, Budapest Park -- which holds the official Pride after-party since 2018 -- hoisted a rainbow flag for the first time ever.

From Barron's • Jun. 27, 2026

No national team from outside Europe or South America has ever hoisted the World Cup, and while that will certainly change someday, it won’t be this year.

From Salon • Jun. 11, 2026

As Buckley’s statue was being worked on, she stopped to beam at Jordan who stood facing the press with a proud grin on his face, his statue hoisted in the air.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 16, 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

As the carriage hoisted in the air, the room darkened.

From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros