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am lifting

  • present progressive of lift (1st person singular).

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So, in the meantime, I am proposing an appropriation of $35 million to maintain the state’s financial commitment to funding our classrooms and I am lifting the current suspension of teacher step salary increases.

From Washington Times Jan. 13, 2021

“I am lifting all of these self-imposed restrictions,” Mr. Pompeo said.

From New York Times Jan. 9, 2021

Reuben, now weighing over 3.6kg – “a little fat thing, I feel like I am lifting a toddler” – has technically been discharged already.

From The Guardian Dec. 9, 2017

On Friday, at Craigavon Magistrates Court District, Judge Rosemary Watters said: "I am lifting reporting restrictions in the case as the court has no power to implement them in these circumstances."

From BBC Jan. 31, 2014

Just when I am lifting my glass I look through the window, and there it is at it—writing—writing—always writing!'

From Red Cap Tales Stolen from the Treasure Chest of the Wizard of the North by Scott, Walter, Sir