raising
Example Sentences
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The company, which has succeeded on much smaller campuses, will try to transform a large, deeply troubled school by raising scores, increasing safety and graduating more students.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026
Shares fell 17% after the retailer launched a capital raising to boost its balance sheet following a downturn in conditions due to the Middle East war.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026
Isaacman said "those raising this concern may not be aware of the pipeline of crews," including those "undergoing lunar-specific training that would be a better fit for a future surface mission."
From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026
From Gates's point of view, his stated motivation was raising money for his global health initiatives.
From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026
So instead of raising her hand and asking, she went right up to Ms. W.’s desk, talked to her, and was out the door.
From "Ida B" by Katherine Hannigan
