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raising

[rey-zing] / ˈreɪ zɪŋ /


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OpenAI and Anthropic are eyeing IPOs raising $60 billion, also huge numbers compared with the norm.

From Barron's • May 17, 2026

Electricity demand for air conditioning units is expected to surge, raising concerns about the country’s ability to generate sufficient power.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 17, 2026

Warmer, southerly winds will develop as the week goes on, raising temperatures into the twenties for most of us.

From BBC • May 16, 2026

The average cost of raising a child — something you would know best — costs anywhere from $15,000 to $30,000 a year.

From MarketWatch • May 16, 2026

The internal structure of the ship would have to be dismantled before the raising could begin.

From "Shipwrecked!" by Martin W. Sandler




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