as in lifts
to move from a lower to a higher place or position
craned her head to see the roof
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In extremely dense fog, drivers are advised to turn on their hazard lights, pull over into a safe place, and if that’s on the side of the road or hard shoulder—turn off all lights except the hazards, engage the hand brake, and wait until the fog lifts.—
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MSNBC Newsweek,
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Snap beats revenue expectations and lifts guidance.—
Yeo Boon Ping,
CNBC,
6 Nov. 2025
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While Minnesota’s regular season opener is slated for Wednesday in Portland, the NBA kicks off Tuesday when Oklahoma City hoists a banner ahead of its bout with Kevin Durant and the Houston Rockets.—
Jace Frederick,
Twin Cities,
20 Oct. 2025
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Tramell Tillman hoists his trophy up high at the Apple TV+ party.—
Alex Apatoff,
PEOPLE,
15 Sep. 2025
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Calf raises with a slow lower Stand with your feet hip-distance apart and lift both heels as high as possible.—
Dana Santas,
CNN Money,
6 Nov. 2025
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The new study raises important questions about the role flexible work arrangements could play in helping fertility rates rebound, Bloom said.—
Jessica Guynn,
USA Today,
6 Nov. 2025
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“Cranes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cranes. Accessed 10 Nov. 2025.
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