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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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Months after hoisting its first MLS Cup, Inter Miami has another milestone to celebrate.—
Justin Birnbaum,
Sportico.com,
4 Mar. 2026 -
The firefighters were lowered from ropes from above, then hoisted the people up more than 200 feet.—
Mike Toole,
CBS News,
3 Mar. 2026
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The aircraft, developed by Hermeus, lifted off from Spaceport America on March 2, 2026.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Mar. 2026
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Maryland's alcohol sale laws Some business owners in Maryland have argued that lifting the ban on beer and wine sales in grocery stores would hurt craft distillers and would cause smaller retailers to have to compete with convenience stores and larger chains.—
Tara Lynch,
CBS News,
4 Mar. 2026
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Some superfans are even trying to heave patio chairs inside to get an up-close seat to the action, which, in this case, is the gargantuan screen that will be projecting the first episode of the show’s 50th season.—
Payton Turkeltaub,
Variety,
4 Mar. 2026
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The Iranian announcer was heaving.—
Gal Beckerman,
The Atlantic,
3 Mar. 2026
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Despite his status as a longtime Democratic donor, Ellison’s acquisition of The Free Press and his installation of founder Bari Weiss atop CBS News also raised alarm from Democrats, who have criticized some of her editorial decisions as biased against the left.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
6 Mar. 2026
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Mahan, who recently entered the race and is supported by Silicon Valley leaders, has quickly raised millions of dollars, as have two independent expenditures committees backing his bid.—
Seema Mehta,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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This faux leather midi skirt is elegant and can be elevated with a crisp white shirt or cashmere cardigan.—
Alexandra Pereira,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Mar. 2026
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Wise’s essential deployment of tension is absent without the compressed grain that elevates it.—
Billie Bugara,
Pitchfork,
7 Mar. 2026
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“Jack (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jack%20%28up%29. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.
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