hoisted

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The capital's largest outdoor music venue, Budapest Park -- which holds the official Pride after-party since 2018 -- hoisted a rainbow flag for the first time ever.

From Barron's • Jun. 27, 2026

No national team from outside Europe or South America has ever hoisted the World Cup, and while that will certainly change someday, it won’t be this year.

From Salon • Jun. 11, 2026

A video posted on the Citizen App shows a person being hoisted by a helicopter into the sky.

From Los Angeles Times • May 24, 2026

When Fabio Cannavaro hoisted the World Cup trophy into the air at the Olympiastadion in July 2006, it was supposed to signal the beginning of a new era for Italian football.

From BBC • Mar. 25, 2026

“Run!” shouted John catching up the saddlebags, while the friar hoisted Robin to his back, giving him the crutches to hold.

From "The Door in the Wall" by Marguerite de Angeli