Example Sentences

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American depositary receipts of SK Telecom were rising 2.9% in the morning, after falling 8.7% on Friday.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

It was clear tensions were rising behind the scenes at Selhurst Park.

From BBC • May 27, 2026

Global air-cargo volumes were rising before the conflict and any war-related weakness seems temporary, he says, as April volume is returning to growth.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026

Oil prices were rising early Friday as energy markets pointed to growing doubts over whether the U.S. and Iran will reach a deal to end the war.

From Barron's • May 22, 2026

When the shadows moved, it looked for an instant as if the dead were rising as well.

From "A Clash of Kings" by George R.R. Martin