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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That raises concerns about how organizations secure environments used for model development, testing, and evaluation.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
21 July 2026 But that usually happens before a company gains substantial traction and raises a significant amount of money.—
Rashi Shrivastava,
Forbes.com,
21 July 2026 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
Noun
The workers operating the 24-hour transport at the Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport secured a five-year contract that included an immediate 18% wage increase, annual raises and paid time off.—
Cassidy Alexander,
AJC.com,
21 July 2026 The contract amendment stipulated that Hill would not get the pay increase until the state legislature passed pay raises for teachers.—
Rebecca Noel,
Charlotte Observer,
16 July 2026 Thirty-six percent of those executives said the rising premium costs have harmed workers’ wages and raises.—
Melody Petersen,
Los Angeles Times,
16 July 2026 Deadline recently reported that several cast members are receiving pay raises heading into season 3, which is expected to begin filming in Fort Worth in late August.—
Brayden Garcia,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
15 July 2026 The Los Gatos-Saratoga Union High School District recently approved new contracts with their teacher and school employee unions this spring that included pay raises and better protections for leaves of absence.—
Nollyanne Delacruz,
Mercury News,
15 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 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
Emotional intelligence and leadership humility help executives to lead with integrity and accountability, which fosters a culture of respect and continuous improvement.
—
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.
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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.
—
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.
—
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.
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