Example Sentences

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Lifting silverware would undoubtedly delight supporters, but concerns over a troubled campaign and anger towards the Clearlake-Boehly ownership group will likely persist.

From BBC • May 16, 2026

Lifting production from 1.4 million to 2 million bpd by the early 2030s would require an additional $40-$45 billion, much of it tied to pipelines, upgraders, and other non-upstream facilities that cannot be bypassed.

From Barron's • Jan. 6, 2026

Myth: Lifting heavy objects is the main cause of back pain.

From Science Daily • Dec. 15, 2025

Lifting the foil released a rush of buttery, tangy steam.

From Salon • Sep. 30, 2025

She wipes a tear With a crushed Kleenex And waves a hand Over her nose, The fumes of the chile Lifting toward the ceiling.

From "Neighborhood Odes" by Gary Soto