hoist

Example Sentences

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Each time, it was harder for Jonathan to hoist Abby up and over.

From Literature

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

Grab hold of something and hoist yourself aboard.

From The Wall Street Journal

I lifted him without a word, hoisted him onto my back, and ran faster than ever before.

From Literature

Then she hoists each dog onto a work table, attaching the animal loosely to a loop she cheerfully calls a noose.

From The Wall Street Journal