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uplift

[uhp-lift, uhp-lift] / ʌpˈlɪft, ˈʌpˌlɪft /


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He added: "Our work suggests that tectonic uplift related to continental rifting and breakup created both steep slopes and high ground, providing the mountainous terrain that rivers and glaciers could readily erode."

From Science Daily Aug. 21, 2026

The earnings "uplift appears less pronounced than peers", RBC bank analysts wrote in a note.

From Barron's Aug. 6, 2026

The real-estate investment trust shifted to a revenue-sharing model with the two hospitals, which delivered a pleasant surprise to the REIT’s top line through a 0.8 million Singapore dollar uplift, the analyst says.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 4, 2026

Enterprise customers are moving up to premium tiers and expanding their software spend, and ServiceNow is anticipating a pricing uplift of 20% to 30%.

From MarketWatch Aug. 1, 2026

Life in Croydon does not often uplift her.

From "Drama High" by Michael Sokolove

"I reiterate my commitment to ensuring HSC colleagues receive their recommended 26/27 pay uplifts, despite the unprecedented shortfall as indicated in my draft budget," he said.

From BBC Jun. 24, 2026

“The uncertainty surrounding which companies will experience long-term earnings uplifts from AI helps explain the practical focus of most investors on the near-term earnings impact from AI,” Snider said.

From Barron's May 27, 2026

“The K line presents an opportunity for a different choice, an opportunity to learn from this history and ensure that investment in transit uplifts rather than harms.”

From Los Angeles Times Mar. 26, 2026

The government is under pressure from its own MPs to scrap the two-child limit for benefit uplifts.

From BBC Nov. 9, 2025

The curious beauty of African music is that it uplifts even as it tells a sad tale.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela

It’s been a week of emotional and intellectual whiplash, but I head into the theater feeling uplifted.

From Slate May 8, 2026

While artificial intelligence investments and spending by well-off families have powered the robust economic growth, it remains unclear if most households will feel uplifted by this boom.

From Barron's Feb. 20, 2026

Kotb returned this week to serve as a reassuring presence, keeping the mood uplifted while reminding viewers that the Guthries remain at the fore of their thoughts.

From Salon Feb. 13, 2026

Mutharika's supporters say his first stint in power uplifted Malawi, pointing to the billions of dollars of Chinese loans he secured in order to revamp the country's infrastructure.

From BBC Sep. 24, 2025

There were Nine Riders at the water’s edge below, and Frodo’s spirit quailed before the threat of their uplifted faces.

From "The Fellowship of the Ring" by J.R.R. Tolkien

"It's been a really uplifting experience for all involved, having that routine, knowing you're outside and being with people in your community," she added.

From BBC Aug. 22, 2026

It wasn’t without faults—primarily its outrageous money grabbing, from the $5,000 nosebleeds to seven figure hospitality “experiences”—but it was largely an uplifting, five-week love bombing from Earth’s most popular sport.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 20, 2026

Steven said the experience of visiting the Taff Ely food bank was "uplifting" because people were very welcoming.

From BBC Jul. 1, 2026

But the sport also helped other Jews survive a dark period and Kean said that may be the most beautiful and uplifting part of “The Beautiful Game.”

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 14, 2026

The view, I'll admit, is less than uplifting.

From "Seedfolks" by Paul Fleischman




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