raised
Americanadjective
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fashioned or made as a surface design in relief.
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Cooking. made light by the use of yeast or other ferment but not with baking powder, soda, or the like.
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After his squad announcement raised eyebrows last week, England fans will be hoping that Tuchel's X-ray vision is still as sharp as ever.
From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026
The slide extended a bout of volatility that has raised worries that stocks’ record run is rooted in the staggering gains of a handful of chip companies.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026
Those concerns have coincided with staffing reductions and budget pressures that have raised questions about the agency’s ability to maintain data quality over time.
From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026
Additionally, concerns regarding pesticide residues, heavy metals, and microplastics in tea have been raised.
From Science Daily • Jun. 9, 2026
He had his head raised and was sniffing the air.
From "Black Star, Bright Dawn" by Scott O'Dell
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