- present participle of raise.
raising
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
Arctos Partners has closed its first fund since being bought by KKR earlier this year, raising $6.2 billion to help private-markets managers reach their next stage of growth.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 7, 2026
“A single parent raising a kid, they have to take time off work, they have to get child care. It just seems like if that’s our system, it isn’t really working for us.”
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 7, 2026
“After raising their kids in this home, Katherine and Josh decided to move into their newly restored farmhouse within the area, starting a new chapter for their family as their children get older,” he reveals.
From MarketWatch • Jul. 7, 2026
The number of funds raising capital has fallen, as fundraising becomes more concentrated among a small subset of large, established managers.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 7, 2026
“Hibbleflitts, unite!” adds Emily, raising a clenched fist.
From "Shine!" by J.J. and Chris Grabenstein
