raise
Example Sentences
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Climbing inflation has boosted the raise that Social Security recipients are projected to receive next year, but it will come too late to help with the gas and grocery bills that are squeezing households today.
From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026
The AI server manufacturer ended 28% down after saying late Wednesday that it planned to raise $7 billion through equity offerings.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026
Measure ER passing would raise the countywide sales tax to 10.25%, with some individual cities having a sales tax of more than 11%, according to the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026
Rayner called on her own government to raise care workers' wages and not to tie visas for care workers to specific employers, which she said encouraged exploitation.
From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026
I’ve always wished I could raise one eyebrow.
From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller
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