raising

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By now, she’d been married for several years and was raising a young son of her own.

From Slate • Apr. 6, 2026

The most popular accounts tend to be those featuring large families, religious families, families raising special-needs children or otherwise living in unusual circumstances.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

The agency is also under pressure to prove its worth at a time when private operators such as SpaceX are raising the bar.

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

This trend has sparked a race to expand infrastructure, raising concerns about long-term energy limits.

From Science Daily • Apr. 5, 2026

“Sena!” called Bright, reaching an arm out for me, then raising it in desolate farewell as Mr. Dovlo pushed me toward the tro-tro.

From "Flying Through Water" by Mamle Wolo