Example Sentences

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The drone rescued the soldiers and transported them to another location on the water where they were then hoisted up to a helicopter for further transport, a centcom spokesperson said.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

A teacher hoisted a huge sunflower made from dozens of balloons -- the plant's name in Mandarin is a homophone for a Chinese idiom about success.

From Barron's • Jun. 7, 2026

After Potgieter had used a rope to secure the animal, both were hoisted away from the Komati River in the north-east of the country.

From BBC • May 3, 2026

At a Torrance gathering, cars honked, protesters waved flags, and a person in an inflatable green cow costume hoisted a large American flag.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 28, 2026

Torak seized his chance and hoisted the flagging cub in his arms.

From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver