was elevating
- past progressive of elevate.
Example Sentences
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The highlight of Mr. Biden‘s talks with Vietnamese Communist Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong was the widely anticipated announcement that Vietnam was elevating the U.S. to the status of “comprehensive strategic partner.”
From Washington Times ● Sep. 11, 2023
One move San Francisco didn’t make was elevating Nate Sudfeld as the third quarterback from the practice squad.
From Seattle Times ● Jan. 8, 2022
In June, Principal Associate Deputy Attorney General John Carlin told Reuters the Justice Department was elevating investigations of ransomware attacks to a similar priority.
From Reuters ● Oct. 21, 2021
Long before Curry began smashing records for 3-point proficiency, Gretzky was elevating statistical anomalies to an art form with the Edmonton Oilers.
From New York Times ● Feb. 29, 2016
By doing so, Octavian was elevating himself almost to the level of emperor.
From "Blood of Olympus" by Rick Riordan
