rose

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At a school that excels in many different sports, the Wolverines rose to the top.

From Los Angeles Times • May 17, 2026

With Carano 17 years removed from the sport, critics questioned how competitive the bout would be and - although their scepticism was justified on the 44-year-old's part - Rousey rose to the occasion.

From BBC • May 17, 2026

“Now everyone knows where the rich dude that blocks public access lives,” Levy told commissioners, as the sun rose behind him.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 16, 2026

The Russell 2000’s forward price-to-earnings multiple — which measures how much investors are paying for expected earnings over the next 12 months — rose to 16.9 on Thursday, from 15.1 last month.

From MarketWatch • May 16, 2026

Shortly before dark a new sound rose above the sounds of wind and wave.

From "Black Star, Bright Dawn" by Scott O'Dell