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  • present participle of raise.
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raising

[rey-zing] / ˈreɪ zɪŋ /


NOUN
adoption
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At the time, Shotwell was going through a divorce and raising two kids, and she took three weeks to make her decision.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 11, 2026

“The potential for further geopolitical ruptures in the next few years cannot be discounted, raising the possibility of further disruptive supply shocks,” they wrote.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

In April, South Korean lawmakers sent a joint letter raising concerns over "undue pressure" from US politicians regarding Seoul's investigation into the e-commerce giant.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

Founder Kyle Henderson-Begg said: "We believe that raising a family shouldn't cost the earth and we're here to support local families and build community."

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

“Tamika brought you some soup,” Dad said, raising the Tupperware bowl in his hands.

From "Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence" by Sonja Thomas




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