- present participle of uplift.
uplifting
Example Sentences
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His government runs a number of scheme aimed at uplifting women and Modi enjoys tremendous popularity among female voters.
From BBC ● Aug. 26, 2026
“His commitment to uplifting those around him extended far beyond sports, as he faithfully served in his church, offering support, counsel and friendship to anyone in need,” the post read.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 25, 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
On Friday, the city of L.A. honored the series’ decade-long run and legacy of uplifting bolero music by declaring Aug.1 “Día del Bolero.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 26, 2026
The precedent he was setting may have seemed uplifting in retrospect, but at the time the glaring and painful reality was that the United States without Washington was itself unprecedented.
From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis
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