hoist
verb (used with object)
to raise or lift, especially by some mechanical appliance.
will be hoisting
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future progressiveof hoist.future progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or continuous state that will be taking place in the future.
Example Sentences
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But they never reached the same Super Bowl, or had to put their dear old mom in such a predicament, where one will be hoisting the Lombardi Trophy at the other one’s expense.
From Seattle Times ● Jan. 31, 2023
But after Monday’s game, someone will be hoisting a trophy.
From Washington Post ● May 30, 2021
Who else will be hoisting those enormous gold trophies?
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 15, 2017
“It’s much more than bar, it’s a Red Hook institution that has struggled to come back,” said John McGettrick, co-chairman of the Red Hook Civic Association, who will be hoisting a Budweiser at the party.
From New York Times ● Aug. 21, 2013
“I suppose Gordon and Desmond judged it prudent to lower their sail; they will be hoisting it again presently,” he said to himself.
From The Three Commanders by Thomas Cantrell Dugdale
