hoist
verb (used with object)
to raise or lift, especially by some mechanical appliance.
are hoisting
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present progressiveof hoist.present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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“We are hoisting this burden of representation together,” Cassils said.
From New York Times ● Oct. 21, 2021
The victorious athletes are hoisting plush tigers when you’d expect them to be hoisting medals, and the reason for this switch is not immediately clear.
From Slate ● Feb. 11, 2018
Condolences to the Spurs, Cavaliers, Thunder, Clippers and any other team that had designs on winning a championship this year, but the Warriors are hoisting the trophy again and everyone knows it.
From The Guardian ● Mar. 16, 2016
Still, Big Blue Nation might be willing to look past a loss if the Wildcats are hoisting the national championship trophy a month from now.
From Washington Times ● Mar. 10, 2015
I see him go on board his ship again; he is calling to his men; they are hoisting the sails; see the red flame spring up again.
From The Wagner Story Book by William Henry Frost
