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lift

[lift] / lɪft /








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But it may also be getting a lift from basketball.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

The President’s decision to stand down as the U.S. and Iran finalize a peace plan helped lift all of the major indexes in afternoon trading.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

Uncertainty surrounding developments in the Iran war has failed to provide a lift to prices for gold, which has often been seen as a safe-haven investment.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 2026

The ban was paused at the ENPA's annual general meeting, where members accepted a recommendation to lift the restriction while further consultations are carried out.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

I lift up Firestride, the book Alex lent me.

From "The Wrong Way Home" by Kate O’Shaughnessy




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