to bring (something volatile or intense) into being
a proposal to cover the library's red brick with vinyl siding raised a mighty ruckus with those favoring historical preservation
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Analysts said the persistence of such underlying weakness also raises the question of whether Chinese officials will turn to more fiscal stimulus to try and boost domestic spending.—
Stephanie Yang,
CNN Money,
15 July 2026 Diaz's go-to no-gear routine is one minute of squats, one minute of high knees, and one minute of calf raises.—
Angela Haupt,
Time,
14 July 2026 Each case raises distinct scientific and regulatory questions.—
Jeffrey Sonnenfeld,
Fortune,
14 July 2026 Stay hydrated in the heat Summer heat raises the body’s fluid needs, and thirst is often mistaken for hunger.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson
july 14,
Sacbee.com,
14 July 2026 This lawsuit raises a lot of questions about whether this seismic shift that the industry has been bracing for for months will really happen as has been expected.—
Brian Welk,
IndieWire,
14 July 2026 Emily Hane Hane, who raises money for the University of Kansas as an employee at the KU Endowment, brings more than 15 years of experience working in the nonprofit sector.—
Sofi Zeman
july 14,
Kansas City Star,
14 July 2026 And that raises the broader question about whether a team led by Antetokounmpo and Adebayo — but one without an elite wing player — will score enough, and create enough offense, late in playoff games to play into June.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
14 July 2026 Whether the Intercontinental Exchange, where Arabica coffee futures trade, raises its margin requirements, forcing futures traders to post more cash to maintain their positions.—
Ty Roush,
Forbes.com,
7 July 2026
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Vibes were good among volunteers and visitors from around the world and every corner of the United States — and among stadium staffers, who won raises in a late-breaking contract agreement that resulted in increases to more than $30 per hour.—Los Angeles Times,
11 July 2026 He was granted several raises and contract extensions over the years since, most recently a 2025 update that would have kept him at the helm of the district through 2028 had he not been fired.—
Ilana Arougheti
july 10,
Kansas City Star,
10 July 2026 After the raises, that fund will have about $199,000 in unappropriated money for the rest of the year.—
Doug Ross,
Chicago Tribune,
8 July 2026 The new budget is retroactive to July 1, so teachers and other state employees can expect to see the raises reflected in their next pay checks, a spokesperson for the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction told The Charlotte Observer.—
Rebecca Noel,
Charlotte Observer,
7 July 2026 Vegas entered the summer without much cap space to spend, and with several of its own free agents in need of sizable raises.—
Jesse Granger,
New York Times,
6 July 2026 But if the raises continue at a frenetic pace, today’s fractional yields can be tomorrow’s fat paychecks.—
Brett Owens,
Forbes.com,
5 July 2026 So the scientists’ 2026 raises were contingent on lawmakers’ approval in the latest budget negotiations.—
William Melhado,
Sacbee.com,
2 July 2026
Stand at the boat ramp below the hillside at first light, and the steam lifts off the current in slow curtains while birds cut silhouettes through a sky that has no business being that beautiful.
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Condé Nast Traveler,
Condé Nast Traveler,
14 July 2026
The marketing style resonates equality across age groups and lifts purchase intent.
Emotional intelligence and leadership humility help executives to lead with integrity and accountability, which fosters a culture of respect and continuous improvement.
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Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
17 July 2026
This sentiment fosters your wanderlust vibes to explore and travel.
The university erects a study tent inside K-Ville with desks and power strips to charge laptops and phones.
—
David Ubben,
New York Times,
6 Mar. 2026
This approach still erects a financial barrier for the hundreds of thousands of San Diego County residents who have supported Balboa Park institutions for generations.
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Judy Gradwohl,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Feb. 2026
The result is a superlative and affordable four-sleeper camper van that offers features usually reserved for much more expensive custom camper van builds.
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New Atlas,
New Atlas,
15 July 2026
Recipe Tips for Sailor Sandwich Browning the pastrami and knockwurst before assembling the sandwich builds flavor and removes moisture from the meats, which helps keep the bread crisp.
The real question is whether the people of the region will be centered as the destination grows.
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Rafael Peña,
Miami Herald,
15 July 2026
As the bond between the two men grows and Henry works the land beside Carlos, their evolving relationship is potently conveyed through the music Quijada and Robinson make together.
Near Streets In urban environments, planting along high-traffic streets increases the concentrations of pollutants from car exhaust that can contaminate the fruit.
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Viveka Neveln,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 July 2026
Having the flexibility to work part time or adjust hours is one factor that almost certainly increases the share of women in the labor force in Nordic countries.
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