lifted

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It added that the "the naval blockade, according to the reported framework, would also need to be fully lifted within 30 days", referring to the US blockading Iranian ports.

From Barron's • May 25, 2026

A failing tank in Garden Grove holding toxic chemicals has prompted major evacuations covering four Orange County cities, and officials are not sure when the orders will be lifted.

From Los Angeles Times • May 22, 2026

“Headline spending will be lifted by higher gasoline prices, but otherwise we are likely to see some weakness,” said ING economist James Knightley in a note.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

The overnight drop in oil prices has “eased inflation fears, lifted market sentiment and triggered a broad rally across equities and bonds,” the analysts added.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026

As the days and nights passed, there was something else that lifted our spirits, and gave us new hope.

From "An Elephant in the Garden" by Michael Morpurgo