raised
Americanadjective
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fashioned or made as a surface design in relief.
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Cooking. made light by the use of yeast or other ferment but not with baking powder, soda, or the like.
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Lambe, raised in Iqaluit, grew up with many of the people who are now working on the show.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 6, 2026
Humana raised its full-year earnings outlook as consolidated income and revenue rose in the third quarter.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 6, 2026
Moderna, best known for advancing mRNA technology, raised its revenue outlook for the year, saying it now expects revenue to grow as much as 25% in 2026.
From MarketWatch ● Nov. 6, 2026
The results raised long-standing concerns over the quality of work and whether the lingering contamination could present risks to the residents.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 6, 2026
Only one of our overseers never threatened or raised her voice.
From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom
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