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raising

[rey-zing] / ˈreɪ zɪŋ /


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adoption
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The “Golden State Killer” was captured in 2018, and she was praised posthumously for raising awareness about the case.

From Los Angeles Times

The surge in demand for data centers and nuclear power to keep them running is stressing the global uranium supply, raising concerns about a potential shortage of fuel for reactors.

From The Wall Street Journal

She said she was also angry about HMRC's refusal to pay her any interest on the overpaid amount despite her first raising the issue in October last year.

From BBC

The central bank also lowered its growth expectations for the economy this year, while raising its unemployment forecast.

From The Wall Street Journal

Two Damascus-based diplomats said thousands had left al-Hol in recent weeks, raising alarm that people with extremist leanings could be moving around Syria or trying to leave the country.

From The Wall Street Journal