raise spirits
Example Sentences
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Between two air-raid alerts, the Kyiv Classic Orchestra on Friday gave travellers at the city's main railway station an hour-long concert, to raise spirits during the war with Russia.
From Barron's • Feb. 13, 2026
With Irving, the franchise can sell the promise of a star tandem leading a mesmerizing offense, then set about pursuing a few talented role players to handle the dirty work and raise spirits.
From Washington Post • Mar. 27, 2023
This week it performs Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony, ever the work to raise spirits.
From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 31, 2022
Anderson-Lopez and Lopez said they leapt at the chance to help their old employer and raise spirits of their young students.
From Seattle Times • Jun. 3, 2020
On the Continent you will still find magicians who assert that they can raise spirits.
From The Problems of Psychical Research Experiments and Theories in the Realm of the Supernormal by Carrington, Hereward