- present participle of raise.
raising
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raisings
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As those cost buffers fade, manufacturers may have to choose between raising prices, accepting lower profit margins, or risking weaker demand, it adds.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 4, 2026
He was helped to his feet by rescuers, and later carried on the backs of the emergency workers, raising his hand as they took him towards a helicopter.
From Barron's ● Sep. 4, 2026
It recently made headlines after rogue AI agents that escaped a testing environment appeared on its platform, raising questions about AI safety and oversight.
From BBC ● Sep. 3, 2026
But there were a few outliers suggesting the hurricane could head north into Southern California, raising concerns for the holiday weekend.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 3, 2026
Later, he would remember raising his head to look the rescue crew in the eye, but he had no memory of moving toward the helicopter or the flight to the hospital.
From "Mountain of Fire" by Rebecca E. F. Barone
Like barn raisings or pub quizzes, Pynchon may be best tackled among friends, with each contributor volunteering their insights and interpretations to inspire the rest.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 9, 2026
Notably, junior raisings point to a 2026 exploration boom.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 2, 2026
In the meantime, construction of the proposed nature-based solutions, house raisings, and basement fillings would be paused.
From Washington Post ● Apr. 26, 2023
The city has since passed an ordinance that clarifies the rules for flag raisings.
From Seattle Times ● Nov. 8, 2022
Well, Pedro, you may easily believe that we had many raisings of our hopes, like yourself, and many, many disappointments, but these last arose from our looking chiefly in wrong directions.
From The Rover of the Andes A Tale of Adventure on South America by R. M. (Robert Michael) Ballantyne
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