as in raising
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as in breeding
to bring to maturity through care and education
watched a documentary on how wolves rear their young
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as in erecting
to fix in an upright position
it took all the men in the village to rear the frame for the barn, pulling hard at the ropes until all the sides were standing
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as in building
to form by putting together parts or materials
the city has plans for rearing a new convention center over the next two years
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as in growing
to look after or assist the growth of by labor and care
an amateur who rears rare orchids in a professional-grade greenhouse
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The suit alleges that millions of Times articles were used without authorization in training AI models, raising fundamental questions about intellectual property rights in the digital age.—
Sol Rashidi,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024 -
The biggest hurdle is raising the $160,000 needed to send 21 students and four chaperones across the Atlantic.—
La Risa R. Lynch,
Journal Sentinel,
24 Dec. 2024
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Experts recommend erecting temporary or permanent barriers where people or gatherings are the most exposed to reduce fatalities.—
Avery Lotz,
Axios,
2 Jan. 2025
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Volvo, the Swedish company, recently began erecting a truck factory.—
Peter S. Goodman,
New York Times,
28 Dec. 2024
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The Knicks outscored the Raptors 40-24 in the second quarter and 31-18 in the third, building a commanding 29-point lead heading into the final period.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
24 Dec. 2024
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Jio is building a multibillion-dollar ecosystem in India.—
Alex Lazarow,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
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The Industrial Revolution was gaining strength, immigration was surging, and the cities were growing at a rapid pace, some doubling in size in a decade.—
Jim Euchner,
Forbes,
27 Dec. 2024
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This disconnect raises questions about the fairness and effectiveness of current executive compensation models, particularly in light of the growing wage gap between CEOs and average workers.—
Jack Kelly,
Forbes,
27 Dec. 2024
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Culkin has in the past made light of his challenging upbringing among seven siblings raised by a single mother once his parents separated in 1995.—
Ryan Coleman,
EW.com,
24 Feb. 2025
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Speaking to The Times in November, Anderson explained how his upbringing had helped inject strength into a slight frame.—
Chris Waugh,
The Athletic,
20 Feb. 2025
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Navigating the post-holiday period requires a delicate balance of acknowledging the emotional challenges while simultaneously cultivating a positive, proactive mindset that transforms potential workplace anxiety into an opportunity for personal and professional growth.—
Jack Kelly,
Forbes,
6 Jan. 2025
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In any event, this is a green light to start cultivating your seeds of intention and manifesting toward a bigger vision.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
4 Jan. 2025
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Some of these have consciously shaped Mowry’s parenting style to her son, Cree, and daughter, Cairo.—
Jessica Ourisman,
Forbes,
25 Feb. 2025
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Jason has reflected on his fatherhood experience, including how John's death affected his parenting style.—
Emily Krauser,
People.com,
23 Feb. 2025
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The key is empowering your managers with the tools and resources to thrive while also fostering a culture of trust, ownership and adaptability.—
Matthew Conlin,
Forbes,
6 Jan. 2025
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These might include finishing a specific project, developing a certain skill or fostering better team collaboration.—
Jack Kelly,
Forbes,
6 Jan. 2025
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“Rearing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rearing. Accessed 4 Mar. 2025.
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