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as in to lift
to move from a lower to a higher place or position
local restaurants jacked up their prices for the summer tourist season
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The size issue was only the first of many plagues this bag would hoist upon me.—
Stephanie McNeal,
Glamour,
14 Feb. 2025 -
Move off-road, and an adaptive air suspension can hoist the R1S to a Hummer-esque 37.8 centimeters of ground clearance, enough for leisurely dips in 1.1-meter-deep water; its 149-kWh battery snugged in carbon fiber, aluminum and high-strength steel.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
11 Feb. 2025
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Those two should also help lift the club’s dismal infield defense.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
16 Feb. 2025
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At one point, Musk lifted his son on his shoulders.—
Fortesa Latifi,
Rolling Stone,
16 Feb. 2025
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But Oswald has none of the baggage Edward continues to heave around and is embodied with wit and charm by actor Adam Pearson, who actually has neurofibromatosis.—
Angelica Jade Bastién,
Vulture,
12 Feb. 2025
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Later, heaving Victorian-era steel machines, monitored by twisthands — human machine operators overseeing the twisting, knitting and braiding of cotton into delicate lace — mechanized the industry.—
Leah Dolan,
CNN,
4 Feb. 2025
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The initiative has raised $63,000 in native tokens toward its $100,000 smart contract milestone for 2024.—
Sara Smith,
Variety,
10 Feb. 2025
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The event raised $3.5 million for pediatric cancer research.—
Allyson Portee,
The Hollywood Reporter,
10 Feb. 2025
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The White House’s hostility toward DEI has elevated the stakes for corporations already grappling with how to navigate the principles of diversity, equity and inclusion amid a growing culture war, experts said.—
Russell Leung,
CNBC,
7 Feb. 2025
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Shiseido Urban Environment Mineral Sunscreen SPF 42 $38 SEPHORA Think of this oil-free SPF as a little luxury to elevate your daily routine.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
7 Feb. 2025
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“Jack (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jack%20%28up%29. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.
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