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uplift

[uhp-lift, uhp-lift] / ʌpˈlɪft, ˈʌpˌlɪft /


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The earnings "uplift appears less pronounced than peers", RBC bank analysts wrote in a note.

From Barron's Aug. 6, 2026

In Sweden and Finland, geological uplift is producing a relative decline in sea level along parts of the coast.

From Science Daily Aug. 3, 2026

It noted a more than 60% uplift in volume from debit cards and tap-to-pay options, while buy-now-pay-later volume rose 26%.

From MarketWatch Jul. 28, 2026

But it is estimated that to deliver major uplift in these forms of housing would require an extra £13bn per year of state subsidy, external on top of the existing £4bn per year spending commitments.

From BBC Jul. 17, 2026

I figured out that this chore fit right in with the Buxton Settlement Creed: “One helping one to uplift all.”

From "Elijah of Buxton" by Christopher Paul Curtis

Meanwhile NielsenIQ noted many related works -- including "The Iliad", Madeline Miller's "Circe" and Margaret Atwood's "The Penelopiad" -- had also seen "significant" sales uplifts.

From Barron's Jul. 30, 2026

"I reiterate my commitment to ensuring HSC colleagues receive their recommended 26-27 pay uplifts, despite the unprecedented shortfall as indicated in my draft budget," he said.

From BBC Jun. 28, 2026

“The uncertainty surrounding which companies will experience long-term earnings uplifts from AI helps explain the practical focus of most investors on the near-term earnings impact from AI,” Snider said.

From Barron's May 27, 2026

Watching how her mom and her dad work together and how we’re a team, and how her dad supports me and uplifts me and is the man behind the curtain making it all happen.

From Los Angeles Times May 6, 2026

The curious beauty of African music is that it uplifts even as it tells a sad tale.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela

"With this pandemic, I have been sitting at home and this has uplifted me in a way you cannot imagine," Maria Mendiola, who died five years ago, told BBC Scotland.

From BBC Jun. 16, 2026

It’s been a week of emotional and intellectual whiplash, but I head into the theater feeling uplifted.

From Slate May 8, 2026

For those weighed down by adult concerns, watching an episode leaves them feeling uplifted.

From Los Angeles Times Mar. 30, 2026

While artificial intelligence investments and spending by well-off families have powered the robust economic growth, it remains unclear if most households will feel uplifted by this boom.

From Barron's Feb. 20, 2026

She’d sing hymns with Ma, eyes heavenward, arms uplifted, then pressed to her heart, acting out the words and trying to lead Ma, saying, “Let us praise the Lord, Sister Aku!”

From "Flying Through Water" by Mamle Wolo

“His commitment to uplifting those around him extended far beyond sports, as he faithfully served in his church, offering support, counsel and friendship to anyone in need,” the post read.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 25, 2026

It wasn’t without faults—primarily its outrageous money grabbing, from the $5,000 nosebleeds to seven figure hospitality “experiences”—but it was largely an uplifting, five-week love bombing from Earth’s most popular sport.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 20, 2026

Steven said the experience of visiting the Taff Ely food bank was "uplifting" because people were very welcoming.

From BBC Jul. 1, 2026

EW&F is emblematic of Black identity, uplifting Black joy through a message of infinite possibility and affirmation, “feeding into little souls like mine,” says Michelle Obama.

From Salon Jun. 7, 2026

The only music I knew was from church: soaring, uplifting songs praising Jesus.

From "Born a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood" by Trevor Noah




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