raise
verb (used with object)
to move to a higher position; lift up; elevate.
had raised
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past perfectof raise.past perfect
Used to express a completed action that took place before another specific past action occurred.
Example Sentences
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Although some people had raised concerns about having events close to, or on the Lagan, she believes the safety risk of the river might have been overstated.
From BBC ● Aug. 10, 2026
He had raised the dam’s height mid-construction, without widening the base to support the extra water pressure.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 6, 2026
Catalent had already slashed its guidance, the FDA had raised concerns about contamination in some of its plants, and Lilly is a customer, creating a potential conflict of interest.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 5, 2026
Some had raised concerns Airbus would be forced to slash the target because of supply-chain issues as it did in 2022, 2024 and 2025.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 29, 2026
It would have been one thing if Babi had raised this issue.
From "A Thousand Splendid Suns" by Khaled Hosseini
