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raise

[reyz] / reɪz /








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At that price, Pershing Square is looking to raise $5 billion through the fund.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 28, 2026

Businesses expected to raise their prices at a faster rate than they did prior to the Middle East conflict, though wage increases were seen slowing.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 28, 2026

The runner who finished last at the London Marathon said it was a "huge privilege" to raise money for a charity that she says saved her life during a "very dark" time.

From BBC • Apr. 28, 2026

Ackman set his sights lower this time compared with 2024, when he initially aimed to raise $25 billion, then lowered the target to around $2 billion before mothballing the listing entirely.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 28, 2026

But he didn’t raise his eyes to Mama’s.

From "Ida B" by Katherine Hannigan




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