Etymology
Origin of uplifter
Example Sentences
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And while acquainted with members of the Harlem Renaissance, she scoffed at the notion that she might be “a silly uplifter of the race.”
From New York Times ● Jan. 9, 2018
Passion Fish is an antidote to a male-buddy uplifter like Scent of a Woman.
From Time Magazine Archive
He wanted to be unifier and savior, uplifter of the poor at home and father of democracy in Asia.
From Time Magazine Archive
Oregon is haven to the maverick and uplifter of the underdog.
From Time Magazine Archive
The evening ended with a general announcement from the uplifter, in which he invited the assemblage to be present on the following day at the parade of the Konk'rin' Culled Heroes.
From Lady Luck by Hugh Wiley
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