raise
verb (used with object)
to move to a higher position; lift up; elevate.
are raising
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present progressiveof raise.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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Meanwhile some of China's buzziest AI companies are raising fees as their open-source offerings gain traction among businesses and programmers worldwide.
From Barron's ● Aug. 10, 2026
With chips in short supply, manufacturers are raising prices on everything from iPhones and computers to cars.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 27, 2026
First, analysts are raising their forecasts rather than cutting them.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 14, 2026
Beyond California, scientists are raising alarms over the planet’s warming oceans, which — coupled with a strong El Niño — could increase temperatures for land dwellers in the coming weeks.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 6, 2026
The archangel Gabriel and Jesus are raising the dead.
From "All The Bright Places" by Jennifer Niven
