1
as in to lift
to move from a lower to a higher place or position
the runner's arms were upraised in a sign of victory as he crossed the finish line
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2
as in to erect
to fix in an upright position
archaeologists are still not sure how the mysterious statues on Easter Island were upraised
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At the end of the exhale, tuck your tailbone and lift your hips 3 to 4 inches off the floor, keeping your lower back flat.—
Dana Santas,
CNN,
12 Mar. 2025 -
Earlier this week, the Trump administration lifted its suspension of military aid and intelligence sharing with Ukraine after imposing the measures follows Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s tense meeting with President Donald Trump in the Oval Office.—
Peter White,
Deadline,
12 Mar. 2025
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The city erected the artwork in 2020 amid sweeping, nationwide protests over the death of George Floyd, a Black man killed by Minneapolis police.—
Karissa Waddick,
USA TODAY,
10 Mar. 2025
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The proposal is to tear down the former Hughes Health and Rehabilitation center at 29 Highland St. and erect a pair of four-story apartment buildings.—
Don Stacom,
Hartford Courant,
5 Mar. 2025
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Children dance with pride in native regalia at the cruise port and some community members who had left are returning to open new businesses and raise families.—
Elaine Glusac,
Travel + Leisure,
18 Mar. 2025
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The imminent water landing would bring to an end a lengthy spaceflight saga that thrust Williams and Wilmore into the spotlight and raised questions about the future of Boeing's Starliner spacecraft.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA TODAY,
18 Mar. 2025
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Leaders who are generous with their time, guidance, and support elevate not only their teams but their own influence.—
Glenn Llopis,
Forbes,
15 Mar. 2025
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Ford has always found ways to elevate himself with almost insultingly simplistic positions, showing little interest in the more complex issues of governance.—
Chris Jones,
The Atlantic,
14 Mar. 2025
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While the long-term impact is open to debate, this moment exemplifies authentic, empathetic leadership that truly values and uplifts frontline workers.—
Vibhas Ratanjee,
Forbes,
14 Mar. 2025
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Caregivers can highlight when technology uplifts or perpetuates systemic biases.—
Hannah Nwoko,
Parents,
11 Mar. 2025
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“Upraise.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/upraise. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.
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