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[rayz] / reɪz /








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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

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

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

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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