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hoist

[hoist, hahyst] / hɔɪst, haɪst /


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Their faces are pasted on walls and lampposts across Mexico, and demonstrators regularly hoist banners demanding the return of loved ones whose names are memorialized in chants.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 6, 2026

Whatever happens in the Super Bowl, either Maye or Darnold is guaranteed to hoist the Lombardi Trophy—and add insult to injury for Gang Green.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 29, 2026

The mayor of Greenland's capital on Thursday called on media professionals and content creators to act responsibly after a failed attempt by a German comedian to hoist the US flag.

From Barron's • Jan. 29, 2026

He had pushed the nephew towards a branch so the nephew could hoist himself onto land; but the older man did not manage get back up himself, according to the report.

From BBC • Jan. 22, 2026

Once the beams were in place a windlass was set on top of them to hoist the rest of the timber and help in setting up the trusses.

From "Cathedral: The Story of Its Construction" by David Macaulay




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