hoisted

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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

"They were then hoisted up to a helicopter for further transport," he added.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

A teacher hoisted a huge sunflower made from dozens of balloons -- the plant's name in Mandarin is a homophone for a Chinese idiom about success.

From Barron's • Jun. 7, 2026

Supporters hoisted a red, white and blue “Juanita Lopez 4 Mayor 2026” sign from the trunk of a gold Chevrolet El Camino.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

Danny held on to the first branch and hoisted himself onto the beanstalk.

From "The Way to Rio Luna" by Zoraida Cordova