lift up
Example Sentences
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This purported to lift up former enslaved people, but the results were very mixed for other groups that were not white.
From Slate • Mar. 16, 2026
But pedestrians can take the chair lift up the mountain to enjoy the view, before walking, sledding or taking the lift down.
From Barron's • Feb. 1, 2026
“On the other hand, I think what can be defining is the way we move forward and how we can continue to lift up this community.”
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 6, 2026
Workers were getting ready to excavate the playground and grassy area of the memorial garden, to finally lift up the earth and discover the full extent of what lies beneath.
From BBC • Jul. 12, 2025
The gloves I had on were so heavy I could hardly lift up my arms.
From "Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography" by Mark Mathabane
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