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raising

[rey-zing] / ˈreɪ zɪŋ /


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Cisco is working to mitigate some of these cost headwinds by raising prices.

From Barron's • May 13, 2026

As the job market cools, they are both raising the bar for entry-level jobs and seeking more consistent criteria to winnow the candidate pool.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 13, 2026

From a fundraising standpoint, the foundation has high hopes of raising $2.5 million.

From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2026

If private actors see worrying signs they will demand higher compensation on assets, raising yields.

From MarketWatch • May 13, 2026

“I’ll be back in twenty,” Mr. Van Deusen tells us, raising his coffee cup.

From "Shine!" by J.J. and Chris Grabenstein




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