lifting

Example Sentences

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With an encouraging smile, Dudamel took the concertmaster’s arm, gently lifting him to his feet, but he sat back down when no one in the orchestra followed.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

The AI buildout is splitting the technology sector rather than lifting all of it.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 8, 2026

Dealing with the occasion was also key to ultimately lifting the trophy.

From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026

Then again, the DNI post is relatively useless, and CIA Director John Ratcliffe was already doing all the heavy lifting.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

Jonah focused on balancing carefully, lifting his toes from the concrete on first the left side, then the right.

From "Found" by Margaret Peterson Haddix