raise
Example Sentences
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Anthony Field, head of Compassion in World Farming UK, said the government was "raising the bar for farmed animal welfare".
From BBC
But last Sunday's events raise more uncomfortable feelings and questions.
From BBC
Ms. Stefanik had seen enough and dropped out Friday, saying she preferred to spend more time raising her young son.
One curiosity of democracy is the rich citizens who tell politicians to raise their taxes.
But Emery revealed he had given Rogers a reality check at the interval in a bid to raise his game to even greater heights.
From Barron's
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