raising

American  

[rey-zing] / ˈreɪ zɪŋ /

noun

Linguistics.

1. a rule of transformational grammar that shifts the subject or object of an embedded clause into the subject or object position of the main clause, as in the derivation of The suspect appears to be innocent from It appears that the suspect is innocent.

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raising British  

/ ˈreɪzɪŋ /

noun

1. transformational grammar a rule that moves a constituent from an embedded clause into the main clause See also subject-raising negative-raising

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Other Word Forms

• self-raising adjective

Etymology

Origin of raising

raise + -ing ¹

Example Sentences

Dealers and analysts say the destination charge is a way for the automakers to help offset tariff costs without raising car prices.

From The Wall Street Journal

"We're not giving up and we continue to keep asking questions and raising the profile of Jack. We will continue to keep the hope alive."

From BBC

Now, the foundations of their empire are cracking—raising questions about the once-sizzling industry’s future and transfixing Wall Street in a mix of schadenfreude and anxiety.

From The Wall Street Journal

“The price shock would be much more material, raising risks to inflation expectations.”

From The Wall Street Journal

Both Iran and Israel launched strikes on Qatar last year, raising anxieties in the region’s capitals that they could soon be drawn into wider regional conflicts.

From The Wall Street Journal

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