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raising

[rey-zing] / ˈreɪ zɪŋ /


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Despite raising more than $185 billion since its founding in 2015, the company isn’t close to profitability.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

"Tipah spends most of her time keeping a watchful eye on them while enjoying a little respite from all the jumping, biting and playing that comes with raising energetic tiger cubs," he added.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

Investors are raising cash to buy shares in SpaceX and it’s hurting other stocks — for now, according to Fundstrat.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 2026

The BLS faces challenges including declining survey response rates, reduced resources, and budget pressures, raising data quality concerns.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

From all the way across the room, Oliver met my eyes and grinned, raising his hand in a casual wave.

From "Bye Forever, I Guess" by Jodi Meadows




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