lifting

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The producer price index for total final demand rose 1.1% in May, lifting the annual rate to 6.5%, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported on Thursday morning.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

And when he was in the sand and he was having a hard time lifting his feet through the sand, because you know sand is heavy.

From Slate • Jun. 11, 2026

Prominent voices including Hillary Clinton and Natalie Portman told inspiring tales of women entrepreneurs lifting the fortunes of their communities.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

The AI buildout is splitting the technology sector rather than lifting all of it.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 8, 2026

“Watch this,” Eisenhower said, lifting a phone on his desk.

From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin