- present participle of rise.
rising
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Investors continue to put money into Arini’s $7.3 billion flagship fund, betting that rising rates will create more opportunities for its founder, Hamza Lemssouguer.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 9, 2026
There, rising expenses are squeezing voters while data centers spark backlash.
From Barron's ● Oct. 9, 2026
Renters could also wind up paying more after landlords pass along rising costs, Berner said.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 8, 2026
She joins a host of Hollywood stars who have previously been part of Stars of Tomorrow, an annual showcase highlighting rising British and Irish acting and filmmaking talent.
From BBC ● Oct. 8, 2026
He was too distracted to notice the snake’s tail rising from the water.
From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman
The traditional yeast dough used to make doughnuts requires two risings, one for the ball of dough itself and the other for the shaped doughnuts before they are fried.
From Washington Times ● Dec. 12, 2023
Business owners across the country are facing risings costs.
From BBC ● Apr. 29, 2022
There are still risings, but much slower in the northern parts of the country.
From The Guardian ● Jan. 15, 2022
One of the more remarkable risings in the NFL appears to be happening under Dan Campbell, who took over the Lions this season after several years as Payton’s assistant head coach in New Orleans.
From Washington Post ● Dec. 23, 2021
I must give the impression, therefore, despite my early risings, that I didn’t much care how lucky we were.
From "Jacob Have I Loved" by Katherine Paterson
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