raise
verb (used with object)
to move to a higher position; lift up; elevate.
have been raising
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present perfect progressiveof raise.present perfect progressive
Used to describe an action that began in the past, has continued continuously, and is still in progress.
Example Sentences
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Chinese AI companies have been raising billions of dollars to compete with global players such as OpenAI, Anthropic and Google as businesses race to leverage generative AI to automate tasks and boost productivity.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 9, 2026
Tech hardware companies have been raising prices to offset the risks these rising costs have on margins.
From Barron's ● Jun. 25, 2026
AI researchers and executives have been raising concerns about the biological, cyber and nuclear risks of artificial intelligence for years.
From MarketWatch ● Apr. 11, 2026
Three high school students who’ve known each since kindergarten have been raising funds for their nonprofit, “Build Back Pali.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 6, 2026
Members of the American Rose Society have been raising money to employ a trained plant pathologist to study diseases of roses.
