raising

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They have climbed for weeks as investors surrendered hopes for rate cuts later this year, with minutes from the central bank’s most recent meeting showing that officials are beginning to consider raising rates instead.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 23, 2026

Typically, self-funded campaigns underperform compared to more traditional campaigns, in part because donors are engaged voters and raising money activates their networks as well, Blank said.

From Salon • May 23, 2026

Jared Wilson, president of the San Diego Police Officers Assn., said in an emailed statement to The Times that his organization has been raising alarms about staffing shortages, cuts to overtime and response times.

From Los Angeles Times • May 22, 2026

Hickey said he was raising his price target for the company to $60 per share from $44 to reflect “the likelihood of a competitive bidding environment for a uniquely scarce global premium media asset.”

From MarketWatch • May 22, 2026

“You do not act like a princess should,” she said, raising an eyebrow.

From "Half Upon a Time" by James Riley