raising
Example Sentences
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He neither drinks alcohol nor drives a car and his hobby of choice is raising parrots.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026
They said their mother, Erika, often volunteered at school functions and would go out of her way to help anyone in need, including raising money.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026
Elaine Smith, head of employment and skills at the Centre for Ageing Better, said that the rationale for repeatedly raising the state pension age was based on people living for longer.
From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026
Melius analyst Scott Mikus upgraded RTX to Buy, raising its price target to $242, citing “Epic Fury tailwinds” from rearmament needs.
From Barron's • Apr. 2, 2026
The boats performed their daily ritual of coming up to shallow water, raising a radio antenna above the waves, and checking for new orders from the Northern Fleet commanders.
From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
