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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Recent Examples of raised
Adjective
Like the full flagships, the FE is getting a raised camera bump similar to what’s been installed on the Galaxy Z Fold series for a couple of generations now.—
Ewan Spence,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
Verb
The delays have raised concerns among some community members.—
Kate Armanini,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Nov. 2026 The findings raised additional concerns for Vater, who believes more extensive investigation is needed.—Charlotte Observer,
13 Nov. 2026 Rankin’s departure comes amid years of declining voter registration and funding; state Republicans raised a fraction of Democrats’ contributions this year, as potential successors emerge.—
Seema Mehta,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Nov. 2026 The first generation of kids raised as background characters on their parents’ social media have now grown up, and some have spoken out about feeling exploited by the experience.—
Rebecca Jennings,
Vulture,
12 Nov. 2026 Other safety features include an onboard air cylinder that provides an additional 25 minutes of breathable air, plus air bags that allow the car to be raised to the surface and moved off the track if needed.—New Atlas,
12 Nov. 2026 Last year the company hit $20 million in revenue, plus raised a $10 million series A round, led by the Kellwood Company, with input from DSG Ventures as well as the influencer and model Taylor Hill.—
Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
12 Nov. 2026 According to the Brickwalk Village website, 5 Brickwalk Lane is the Daniel Curtiss House, the oldest building in the village, raised around 1752.—
Sean Krofssik,
Hartford Courant,
12 Nov. 2026 Cooks in the Farm-to-Fork capital can choose between organic turkeys, heritage breeds with more dark meat and complex flavors, and poultry raised using regenerative agricultural practices which protect soil health.—
Anne Ewbank,
Sacbee.com,
6 Nov. 2026
Tesla will wind down Cybertruck production at its Texas Gigafactory around mid-2027 to make room for increased production of its Cybercab robotaxi, marking a major shift in the electric vehicle maker’s manufacturing priorities.
Surf begins to wane Sunday afternoon but may remain elevated for west-facing beaches into Monday.
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CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
13 Nov. 2026
For a breath of fresh air, the riverfront Memphis Flyway, an elevated walkway in Tom Lee Park, opened this June—an ideal spot for bird-watchers that intersects with several major migratory routes.
At that time, there was barely any published reporting about the toxicity of standing homes.
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Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
8 Nov. 2026
Spokesperson Josh Hall said the two skydivers, visiting from out of town, were participating in the California Women’s Upright Record team, which was organizing a world-record attempt for the number of women to execute a standing-stance dive.
Problems first began to erupt at Vista in early 2024 when providers were not getting paid on time and the Illinois Department of Public Health lifted Vista’s Level II trauma center status for the first time.
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Lisa Schencker,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Nov. 2026
No injuries were reported, and the order was lifted after police said there was no ongoing threat.
Under his leadership, the division has grown fourfold, fostered breakthrough collaborations, and elevated brand partnerships for the agency’s clients in an ever-evolving global marketplace.
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Justin Kroll,
Deadline,
9 Nov. 2026
Over two dozen cats still need to be adopted or fostered, according to Traum.
No firm plan has yet been announced, but even the prospect of this meeting has provoked widespread consternation.
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Charles Kupchan,
Foreign Affairs,
13 Nov. 2026
Doan Ewing, director of academic advising at the all-women’s Decatur college that was founded in the late 19th century, was asking profound questions provoked by a disruptive 21st century technology.
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