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raising

[rey-zing] / ˈreɪ zɪŋ /


NOUN
adoption
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Widdicombe and fellow comedian Rob Beckett also host Parenting Hell, a popular podcast about raising children that began life during the Covid lockdown.

From BBC • May 19, 2026

Making the World Cup team will help in that effort by significantly raising Paintsil’s profile, which could open the door to more funding and allow him to expand the project.

From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026

He has dismissed encouraging American-style consumerism and warned subordinates against raising a generation of “lazy people.”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026

Rising global bond yields are raising concerns about the sustainability of the tech sector’s market leadership.

From Barron's • May 18, 2026

“I remember a different story about this place,” Glory said, raising her voice over the loud crashing waves.

From "The Way to Rio Luna" by Zoraida Cordova




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