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elevate

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




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It is also clear that through sport, specifically weightlifting, she found a talent which could elevate her.

From BBC Jul. 29, 2026

"This study is designed to elevate the profile of aquatic deoxygenation as a global threat and show that it does not operate in isolation."

From Science Daily Jul. 20, 2026

The government will elevate its response to artificial intelligence with a dedicated office in his department to oversee policy.

From Barron's Jul. 15, 2026

They also said they would discuss a review of entertainment-venue laws, revise guidelines for inspections and elevate safety standards.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 13, 2026

At such moments I tried to elevate myself.

From "Life of Pi" by Yann Martel

But perhaps what elevates Pogacar to the top now is his respectful demeanour, paying tribute as he did in Paris to every one of his domestiques by name, before thanking his family.

From BBC Jul. 27, 2026

The Ocean of Peace alliance elevates Fiji to one of Australia's few treaty allies and binds each nation to come to the other's "mutual defence".

From Barron's Jul. 6, 2026

Through all of the murky questions about the differences between power and glory, decency and impropriety, De Palma lands on a remarkable base of human connection that elevates “Blow Out” beyond the average thriller.

From Salon Jul. 4, 2026

Jackson fired back that Barrett’s approach actually aggrandizes the role of the court and elevates it over Congress.

From Slate Jun. 11, 2026

She values my success in school, but only because it elevates her social status.

From "You Bring the Distant Near" by Mitali Perkins

“If inflation continues to be elevated through the forecast period, interest rates could well be part of that solution,” Warsh said.

From MarketWatch Jul. 30, 2026

The weekend is expected to bring dangerous heat starting Friday, with forecasters warning of elevated risks of heat illness and large wildfires.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 30, 2026

Sabic—among the world’s largest petrochemicals manufacturers—said its strong balance sheet would help it remain resilient amid supply disruptions and elevated energy prices.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 29, 2026

The National Fire Chiefs Council has warned that wildfire risk "remains elevated across the UK".

From BBC Jul. 29, 2026

You pass a fire-eater elevated on a striped platform.

From "The Night Circus" by Erin Morgenstern

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

From Slate Jul. 27, 2026

‘Stuart Fails to Save the Universe’ is a wildly different series from ‘The Big Bang Theory’ and its prequels, elevating Kevin Sussman, Brian Posehn, Lauren Lapkus and John Ross Bowie to leads.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 22, 2026

You look at United and Delta, which I think have done a really nice job of elevating the communications, the technology, premiumization of that experience.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 14, 2026

"You are elevating things that I would interpret as good for you, and you're recovering very quickly".

From BBC Jun. 22, 2026

By doing so, Octavian was elevating himself almost to the level of emperor.

From "Blood of Olympus" by Rick Riordan




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