elevated

Example Sentences

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He cited elevated fuel prices, however, as the biggest reason poultry litter, which is transported by truck, is so expensive.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 2, 2026

“While elevated energy prices may increase operating costs in the near-term, cost pressures should be passed through to customers over time,” the analysts say.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026

In fact, Hammack noted that inflation in services excluding housing has been “stuck” at elevated levels and shown little improvement in the last two years.

From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026

Josh Tongue elevated himself to a nailed-on starter with his hostility and ability to trouble the best players in the opposition.

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026

To reach it, she’d had to stand on an elevated treadmill maybe thirty feet long.

From "Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library" by Chris Grabenstein