lifting

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

This time, it was Korda — the 2025 runner-up — who did the heavy lifting.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

Yet not every stock got hurt: Health insurers, banks and retailers did the heavy lifting that megacap tech names usually handle.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 7, 2026

Zverev then led Carlos Alcaraz by two sets to one in the 2024 French Open final but it was the Spaniard who ended up lifting his first Coupe des Mousquetaires.

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026

Corporate reform momentum is accelerating, lifting return on equity and shareholder returns, with more runway ahead.

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

And lifting children quickly off his knees, he got up and hurried to the head of the stairs to greet the Kans.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom