lift
Example Sentences
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Former Lioness Karen Carney has been crowned this year's Strictly Come Dancing winner, becoming the first footballer to lift the glitterball trophy.
From BBC
The dominant victory, featuring seven tries in total, lifted Saints up to second place, with just points difference separating them and new leaders Exeter.
From Barron's
"Labor income systematically lifts individuals up in comparison to others. Capital income, which is more unstable and concentrated, is more often associated with decreasing income," Iacono said.
From Science Daily
These are small, joyful upgrades that earn their keep quickly — lifting vinaigrettes, sharpening stews, finishing roasted vegetables or fruit with a final, confident note.
From Salon
The artificial-intelligence trade has lifted up semiconductor and hardware stocks, but other parts of the tech sector have missed out on the big gains.
From MarketWatch
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