raise
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The details of the cuts have not been confirmed, but reports suggest Sir Keir is asking all government departments to trim their capital budgets by 1% to raise £6bn towards defence.
From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026
If that’s too ambitious, they could at least raise or eliminate the cap on the capital-gains exemption on the sale of a primary residence, plus indexing it for inflation.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026
Maybe, just maybe, the selling pressure due to SpaceX’s capital raise is over—if it were ever a thing in the first place.
From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026
The aerospace company is seeking to raise around $75 billion at a $1.75 trillion valuation through its IPO, which is reported to be widely oversubscribed.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 11, 2026
I tried to smile, I struggled to raise my hand.
From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom
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