lift
Example Sentences
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Prices for both precious metals closed at new records, bolstered by rising U.S.-Venezuela tensions, which also lifted oil futures for a fourth straight session.
Many California ski areas were forced to delay opening this year, and even those that got the lifts spinning have had to confine skiers to only a handful of runs, often on man-made snow.
From Los Angeles Times
Rob Brydon has been lifting the lid on the latest instalment of his comedy series The Trip, revealing that age, icy landscapes and a renewed focus on health have all shaped his newest adventure.
From BBC
The former Lioness beat Love Islander Amber Davies and social media star George Clarke after winning the public vote in Saturday's live final to become the first footballer to lift the glitterball trophy.
From BBC
An ideological move away from globalization by some countries and the encouragement of reshoring that denudes comparative advantage benefits may also lift prices.
From MarketWatch
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.