lift
verb (used with object)
to move or bring (something) upward from the ground or other support to a higher position; hoist.
lifting
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present participleof lift.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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For years, Elon Musk has been talking about selling customers a Tesla car that would be capable of lifting off the ground.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 15, 2026
Analyst Chris Savage doesn’t necessarily anticipate any sort of material beat or upgrade to guidance, although he does point out that the dual-listed company has a track record of lifting its outlook.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 12, 2026
It is debating lifting the prohibition on conscripts serving outside Sweden.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 10, 2026
Some local fog patches are likely first thing, particularly in sheltered rural locations, before lifting to leave spells of sunshine and variable cloud for many.
From BBC ● Oct. 9, 2026
Jack reaches for me reflexively, lifting his arm as a barrier behind me; I flinch away from his touch.
From "The Sea in Winter" by Christine Day
