hoisting
- present participle of hoist.
Example Sentences
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Hoisting the immense paperback edition of Robert Caro’s “The Power Broker” in bed was a nonstarter, so I was pleased to download it when the ebook at last became available in 2024.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026
Hoisting umbrellas to stave off the heat, women wearing traditional bowler hats and colorful skirts walked alongside young men playing drums and native flutes.
From Reuters • Oct. 7, 2023
Hoisting him one-armed into a highchair to feed him.
From New York Times • Dec. 2, 2021
Hoisting the Leagues Cup’s 22-pound trophy that features symbols to represent Canada, Mexico and the U.S. would be a first for Seattle.
From Seattle Times • Sep. 21, 2021
Hoisting herself up on her crutches, she was amazed to find that she could still manage diem, although the pain in her armpits was severe.
From "Sula" by Toni Morrison
