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raising

noun as in adoption

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noun as in culture

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Advocacy groups, however, argue that several of those detained had no criminal records and were longtime residents with jobs and families, raising concerns about the impact on local communities.

From Salon

Swanson said she saw the merits of raising the bridge while acknowledging the disruption the project would have, particularly to Wilmington residents, where truck traffic would be rerouted.

As smoke quickly darkens the day and the unstoppable, town-hopping fire hems in the bus, cutting off routes, the journey takes a dystopian turn, raising the stakes and alarm levels to unimaginable heights.

Reports say that two children were killed, and others were injured reportedly in two Israeli strikes on tents in the zone, raising further questions about safety.

From BBC

After a final where he was just 0.01 seconds slower, he celebrated by raising four fingers to the crowd.

From BBC

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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