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Strong demand has hoisted volatility on so-called swaptions, or options on interest rate swaps, which give the buyer the right to enter into a contract in the future at a pre-determined price.

From Reuters • Apr. 6, 2022

Les Habitants, or “the Habs,” last won the Cup in 1993; no Canadian team has hoisted hockey’s Holy Grail since.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 16, 2021

And in addition to her athletic excellence, Biles has hoisted heavy symbolic burdens onto her 4-foot-8-inch frame.

From Washington Post • Jul. 27, 2021

In that group, only Scott has hoisted a trophy since, and each player fell in the world rankings as he tried to adjust his stroke.

From New York Times • Aug. 20, 2017

Meanwhile, Sir Huddlestone has hoisted himself unwieldily on the Nob.

From Boys and girls from Thackeray by Sweetser, Kate Dickinson