- present participle of raise.
raising
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The divide between decorated and plain pottery continued for centuries, raising another question: Why did local residents not simply learn the migrants' more advanced techniques?
From Science Daily ● Oct. 6, 2026
“The business of raising a prodigy,” his mother wryly thinks, “was not unlike that of keeping racehorses or training falcons.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 6, 2026
There is broad support for its centrepiece goal: raising the share of global energy demand met by electricity from around 20 percent today to 35 percent by 2035.
From Barron's ● Oct. 6, 2026
"We will not stop raising our voices hoping for an Okinawa, where we can live in peace."
From BBC ● Oct. 5, 2026
Heidi didn’t get in trouble for speaking out without raising her hand because she wasn’t trying to tell Mrs. Brisbane what Garth had done.
From "The World According to Humphrey" by Betty G. Birney
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Like barn raisings or pub quizzes, Pynchon may be best tackled among friends, with each contributor volunteering their insights and interpretations to inspire the rest.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 9, 2026
Notably, junior raisings point to a 2026 exploration boom.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 2, 2026
In the meantime, construction of the proposed nature-based solutions, house raisings, and basement fillings would be paused.
From Washington Post ● Apr. 26, 2023
The city has since passed an ordinance that clarifies the rules for flag raisings.
From Seattle Times ● Nov. 8, 2022
They were assisted by Edmund Pearsall, who was noted for his rapid work and skill, as well as for his daring exploits at "raisings."
From The Story of Cooperstown by Ralph Birdsall