raise
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The company’s IPO could raise as much as $100 billion with a valuation of around $2 trillion, The Wall Street Journal previously reported.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 15, 2026
Returning the surcharge to its previous level could raise around £2bn a year.
From BBC ● Oct. 15, 2026
The warming phase of a natural climate cycle, El Nino events temporarily elevate global temperatures, altering cloud and wind patterns, and raise the risk of damaging weather.
From Barron's ● Oct. 15, 2026
Although the findings raise concerns about late-night eating, the researchers emphasize that the study cannot establish cause and effect.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 15, 2026
Penelope had to fight the urge to raise her hand in hopes of being called upon.
From "The Interrupted Tale" by Maryrose Wood
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It also raises questions about how well these ads are being slapped together.
From Slate ● Oct. 15, 2026
ServiceNow rises after receiving new price target raises, announcing new AI advances, and saying it wouldn’t acquire a start-up.
From Barron's ● Oct. 15, 2026
Weakness in banks and chip stocks raises the stakes for tech earnings as hotter inflation revives concerns about Federal Reserve rate hikes.
From Barron's ● Oct. 14, 2026
AmInvestment Bank raises Public Bank’s rating to buy from hold while maintaining a 5.60 ringgit target price.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 14, 2026
Then she raises her hand, and I levitate off the floor.
From "The Manifestor Prophecy" by Angie Thomas
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The International Monetary Fund on Tuesday raised its forecast for Britain’s full-year growth to 1.3%, among the largest upward revisions of any developed nation.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 15, 2026
This raised the possibility that irregular eating times could contribute to metabolic problems, including liver disease.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 15, 2026
The inquest into McDonald's death heard he had attended an urgent ophthalmology appointment in June 2022 following a routine eye test, where concerns were raised following a scan.
From BBC ● Oct. 14, 2026
Jefferies analyst Andy Barish raised his rating and his price target on the casual dining chain’s stock.
From Barron's ● Oct. 14, 2026
The Walker raised his head, dazed from stroking his mouse.
From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver
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Dozens of Labour and Lib Dem MPs and Jewish campaigners wrote to the regulator raising concerns about antisemitism after the Green motion was passed.
From BBC ● Oct. 15, 2026
Participants who reported eating late at night had a 20% to 30% higher risk of liver disease than those who did not, raising questions about how the timing of meals might influence long-term liver health.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 15, 2026
Citigroup’s Jane Fraser pointed to the bank’s role in underwriting SK Hynix’s Nasdaq listing, which brought in $70 million in fees, and raising capital for Intel and SoftBank.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 14, 2026
In northern Peru, the self-anointed "city of Pope Leo XIV" is feverishly preparing for a visit by its former bishop, despite the pontiff's lung cancer diagnosis raising doubts over his travel plans.
From Barron's ● Oct. 14, 2026
From all the way across the room, Oliver met my eyes and grinned, raising his hand in a casual wave.
From "Bye Forever, I Guess" by Jodi Meadows
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