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raising

American  
[rey-zing] / ˈreɪ zɪŋ /

noun

Linguistics.

  1. a rule of transformational grammar that shifts the subject or object of an embedded clause into the subject or object position of the main clause, as in the derivation of The suspect appears to be innocent from It appears that the suspect is innocent.

raising British  
/ ˈreɪzɪŋ /

noun

  1. transformational grammar a rule that moves a constituent from an embedded clause into the main clause See also subject-raising negative-raising

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Other Word Forms

  • self-raising adjective

Etymology

Origin of raising

raise + -ing 1

Example Sentences

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“Given the need to replace missiles, missile interceptors, damaged radars, aircraft, and other equipment used in Operation Epic Fury, we are raising our estimates and price targets for the large defense primes,” he wrote.

From Barron's • Apr. 2, 2026

Wall Street private-credit firms face pressure as investors seek money back from loans to shaky sectors, raising fears of forced liquidations.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

That has led to more stable product pricing, and the company has been able to meet strong demand without significantly raising cash, he said.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 1, 2026

The rise of AI is raising questions about whether to adapt or eliminate it.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

What we do know is that aside from the thrill of discovery that the recovery of each artifact brought with it, the raising of the Mary Rose was an extraordinary adventure.

From "Shipwrecked!" by Martin W. Sandler

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