elevate
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The government will elevate its response to artificial intelligence with a dedicated office in his department to oversee policy.
From Barron's ● Jul. 15, 2026
Capitol Historical Society, where our mission is to preserve history, elevate civics and help Americans better understand Congress and the Capitol.
From Salon ● Jul. 10, 2026
“You can then elevate the vocal without elevating everything else.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 6, 2026
"The commitment to elevate some of these historic international tournaments and national opens is incredibly important for the game," the Northern Irishman said.
From BBC ● Jun. 23, 2026
“This is not a director’s play. I can only stage it so much. It’s an actor’s play. It’s up to you to elevate it.”
From "Drama High" by Michael Sokolove
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The Ocean of Peace alliance elevates Fiji to one of Australia's few treaty allies and binds each nation to come to the other's "mutual defence".
From Barron's ● Jul. 6, 2026
Through all of the murky questions about the differences between power and glory, decency and impropriety, De Palma lands on a remarkable base of human connection that elevates “Blow Out” beyond the average thriller.
From Salon ● Jul. 4, 2026
“The horse elevates the art; symbolically, it carries connotations of elegance and nobility,” González said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 19, 2026
Jackson fired back that Barrett’s approach actually aggrandizes the role of the court and elevates it over Congress.
From Slate ● Jun. 11, 2026
Vermeer’s mastery of light’s expressive qualities elevates his concern for the reality of appearance to the level of poetry and subsumes its visual and symbolic possibilities.
From "History of Art, Volume 1" by H.W. Janson
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Blanche was confirmed by the Senate as deputy attorney general in March, 2025, and was elevated to his current role after Atty.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 15, 2026
They pointed to India, which after becoming a Major Defense Partner of the U.S. in 2016, saw its trade benefits elevated, one of the people said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 14, 2026
If memory costs remain elevated, Apple may be forced to raise prices again in fiscal 2028, Woodring added, although he flagged that it’s difficult to speculate about future pricing strategy.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 14, 2026
Ahead of his first address to the US Congress later, newly appointed Federal Reserve chairman Kevin Warsh said his committee had "no tolerance to persistently elevated inflation".
From BBC ● Jul. 14, 2026
They elevated me from all littleness of feeling, and although they did not remove my grief, they subdued and tranquillised it.
From "Frankenstein" by Mary Shelley
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A major heat wave across Southern California’s interior is expected to push temperatures into the triple digits this week, further elevating the fire threat and raising concerns about health risks.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 13, 2026
"You are elevating things that I would interpret as good for you, and you're recovering very quickly".
From BBC ● Jun. 22, 2026
"Beckham's role in elevating soccer's profile in America and his lasting influence on sports, entertainment, and global culture make this honor especially meaningful," she said.
From Barron's ● Jun. 2, 2026
“I am focused on elevating the customer experience, advancing operational excellence, and strengthening the franchisee financial model to deliver sustainable, profitable growth. I believe the best days for Wendy’s are ahead.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 20, 2026
He would certainly not call him Major; using a title would be too elevating.
From "Half of a Yellow Sun" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
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