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elevate

[el-uh-vayt, el-uh-vayt, -vit] / ˈɛl əˌveɪt, ˈɛl əˌveɪt, -vɪt /




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I can’t stand all this plastic trash we elevate above the natural world.

From Salon ● Sep. 26, 2026

Klopp's style helps to elevate all the members of his squad - not just the most talented.

From BBC ● Sep. 23, 2026

Tsulaia said in a statement announcing the deal in May that the tower would create a “landmark that will transform the skyline and elevate Georgia’s presence on the global stage.”

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 13, 2026

“Increased fuel loading would elevate wildfire risk to developed areas, particularly in Avalon and other locations where heavy fuels are present within 200 feet of structures,” he wrote.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 2, 2026

“You always manage to elevate the intelligence level of the conversation. The whole room just lights up the moment you arrive.”

From "Ready Player One: A Novel" by Ernest Cline

It elevates sea-surface temperatures across the eastern Pacific, fueling hurricanes that send big swells to south-facing beaches.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 22, 2026

By making intentional decisions aligned with your goals and values, leading an active social life and contributing to a cause that elevates your spirit, you’re bound to feel more happy and fulfilled.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 18, 2026

What elevates Mellencamp’s song is the dual consciousness in his raspy vocal: the nagging belief in a dream that, like everything else, “just kind of came and went.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 10, 2026

It is this backdrop, this history of acrimony, that elevates this encounter above those other semi-finals.

From BBC ● Jul. 15, 2026

There are a couple people dancing behind him—friends, strangers, who knows, who cares—and this energy elevates me.

From "They Both Die at the End" by Adam Silvera

"It could be just like cholesterol, where people with elevated cholesterol take a drug, a statin, that reduces their risk for heart disease," Bendlin says.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 3, 2026

Shipping risks in the Strait of Hormuz also remain elevated.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 2, 2026

"While it's still mainly driven by energy prices, broader inflationary pressures are mounting as energy prices are expected to stay elevated."

From Barron's ● Oct. 2, 2026

And if the barista wants to add an artistic element, then they have successfully elevated my cappuccino experience.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 2, 2026

In this elevated position, the near-lifeless body of Abraham Lincoln became visible to the entire crowd gathered below.

From "Chasing Lincoln's Killer" by James L. Swanson

“The latest advancements in AI are elevating cybersecurity to the top of the CIO priority list,” CEO Nikesh Arora said in a statement.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 1, 2026

To mark Brooks’ 100th birthday, the American Film Institute reshuffled its classic comedy rankings, elevating ‘Blazing Saddles’ to the No. 1 spot.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 21, 2026

Some are reinventing the distinctly American fare with international flavors, while others are elevating it—sometimes quite literally—to a fine-dining level, with prices to match.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 6, 2026

Leslie Vooris shares some recommendations for elevating your drinking experience by investing in fancy glassware.

From Slate ● Jul. 27, 2026

He would certainly not call him Major; using a title would be too elevating.

From "Half of a Yellow Sun" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie




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