rise
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As the sun heats the air close to the ground, that instability will allow the air to rise rapidly, forming the big cumulonimbus clouds that produce thunderstorms.
From BBC • Jul. 4, 2026
The fall in energy prices after the U.S. and Iran signed a memorandum of understanding to end the war has prompted markets to scale back interest-rate rise expectations.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 3, 2026
In a 2024 exposé on Bowlero’s rise, Amos Barshad introduced a now-familiar category of villain — the private-equity vulture — as more than the average mercenary buying up distressed properties and selling off their parts.
From Salon • Jul. 3, 2026
"Although we are seeing a clear rise among 45–64-year-olds, people aged 65 and over account for the largest share of deaths," Public Health France said.
From Barron's • Jul. 3, 2026
“I’m going to work,” I call out at last, only when the man starts to rise from his seat.
From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse
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