raising

[rey-zing]

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.

raising

/ 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

Other Word Forms

• self-raising adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of raising¹

raise + -ing ¹

Example Sentences

As federal operations continue, tensions between local and federal authorities escalate, raising questions about the balance of power and the limits of presidential authority in domestic affairs.

From Salon

Listed among creditors in Aspiration’s bankruptcy documents is Leonard, raising questions about whether his $28-million endorsement deal with the company skirted NBA salary cap rules.

From Los Angeles Times

If she’s elected to Congress, Gonzales-Torres said her first priority would be to go after corporations that are “raising prices for everyday people” and their lobbyists who distort the political process in Washington.

From Salon

The US jobs market weakened further in August, raising new fears about the health of the world's largest economy.

From BBC

She and her husband Herbert “Bertie” Pelham are happily raising two children and she has become a voice of reason for Mary, offering counsel to the sister who once overshadowed her.

From Los Angeles Times

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