hoisted

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The sight of Ireland great Tadhg Furlong being hoisted off his feet and through the roof of a set-piece in round two has become emblematic of Italy's scrum strength.

From BBC • Mar. 6, 2026

Then he led a raucous singalong to his nostalgic hit “DTMF” as a crowd hoisted the flags of nations across Latin America behind him.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 9, 2026

After parking the truck below, two of the thieves hoisted themselves up the ladder in a furniture lift, the investigation has shown.

From Barron's • Jan. 19, 2026

The initial group of four lost hikers was located by air, and rescuers hoisted them to safety.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 18, 2026

Others have flags hoisted in the air, waving in the wind.

From "I Can Make This Promise" by Christine Day