rise to
(intr, preposition) to respond adequately to (the demands of something, esp a testing challenge)
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How to use rise to in a sentence
If anybody came to me and says, 'The sun's goin' to rise to-morrer mornin',' I shouldn't dance on my hat and crow hallelujahs.
Cy Whittaker's Place | Joseph C. LincolnThe general propositions are, If the relations remain the same as formerly the moon must rise to-morrow at such and such a time.
Criminal Psychology | Hans GrossAccording to this classification it is probable that all men are mortal, and that the sun will rise to-morrow.
Criminal Psychology | Hans GrossDid you ever shiver with dread at the thought of what would happen if the sun should not rise to-morrow?
Nuggets of the New Thought | William Walker Atkinson,Just as surely as the sun will rise to-morrow France is going to come out victorious in this war.
Fighting in France | Ross Kay
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