hoisting
- present participle of hoist.
Example Sentences
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They barely finish before other mids start hoisting each other into a crude human pyramid.
From Slate • Jun. 24, 2026
“To be hoisting this trophy, to hold it high and at such an iconic venue, is just a dream come true,” said Korda, the first American to win back-to-back majors since Juli Inkster in 1999.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026
The injury also did not stop Martinez from joining in the post-match celebrations as he jumped into the Villa fans before hoisting manager Unai Emery aloft.
From BBC • May 20, 2026
Opposition politicians elbowed their way to bars to be photographed hoisting pints.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 19, 2026
Nailer followed more slowly, hoisting himself aboard with his one good hand.
From "Ship Breaker" by Paolo Bacigalupi
