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Although the Fed decided to lift its benchmark rate earlier this month as inflation remains too high, further increases may be partly reflecting a stronger U.S. economy, he said.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 26, 2026

On Wednesday, the late-night “Gutfeld!” co-host shared a clip on Instagram in which she surprised the audience with a twirl and lift of her blouse, revealing a pregnant belly.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 26, 2026

The gut-busting workouts imposed by Sumrall and Whitt centered on four lifts: power clean, bench, squat and dead lift.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 25, 2026

Eventually, his friend Reggie Manuel persuaded him to attend, even giving him a lift on his rickety old motorbike.

From BBC ● Sep. 25, 2026

Soon the wings began to lift and fill.

From "Jeremy Thatcher, Dragon Hatcher" by Bruce Coville

With a focus on four cornerstone exercises, Florida’s roster improved its previous “max” lifts by a combined 14,443 pounds—enough muscle to pick up an African elephant.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 25, 2026

The implication is that the same tide that lifts our portfolios’ boats lifts those of the richest Americans as well.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 24, 2026

The quarter-point increase lifts the benchmark federal-funds rate to between 3.75% and 4%, beginning to take back cuts the Fed made last year.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 16, 2026

If the Fed lifts rates on Wednesday, stocks could be in for a rough patch, according to this chart from Goldman Sachs.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 14, 2026

He lifts one of his hooves for me to see.

From "The Manifestor Prophecy" by Angie Thomas

It was lifted as part of a pilot scheme last year, with several Scottish clubs selling alcohol in clearly defined, monitored areas of the stadiums.

From BBC ● Sep. 24, 2026

Against that backdrop, the analyst raised his rating on Microsoft’s stock, from hold to buy, and lifted his price target to $575, representing upside of 15% from its most recent $498.55 level on Wednesday afternoon.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 23, 2026

Roberts, too, has challenged De Paula to make defense a strength, one that will keep him in games, rather than lifted for a defensive replacement.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 22, 2026

Surging tech shares lifted the Nasdaq composite to a record close, and left AI safety fears in the dust.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 22, 2026

I held out my paper cup, but she lifted her chin at the crumpled-up cup on her own tray.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, jobs are physically demanding when they require sustained exertion such as climbing, heavy lifting, standing or walking.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 24, 2026

Middlesex's most recent success was the County Championship in 2016, and they had not won a white-ball trophy since lifting the T20 Blast in 2008.

From BBC ● Sep. 20, 2026

The Trojans managed a clunky 12-play opening drive, with King Miller doing most of the heavy lifting, but were forced to settle for a field goal.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 19, 2026

As the lightest element, hydrogen has the greatest lifting capacity but is also highly explosive.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 18, 2026

“Perfect! I’ll take it!” he said, lifting the grandfather clock up in a bear hug.

From "The Very, Very Far North" by Dan Bar-el