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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One of those pay packages gave thousands of civilian city workers raises of about 24% over five years.—
David Zahniser,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Nov. 2026 Mike Katz-Lacabe, the organization's research director, said the program raises questions about how drones will be monitored, who will have access to the footage and whether police can adequately oversee their own use of the technology.—
Da Lin,
CBS News,
7 Nov. 2026 Another boost comes from city labor unions agreeing to new contracts this year that include no pay raises during fiscal 2027 — and in some cases fiscal 2028.—
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 Nov. 2026 The big-budget Korean disaster movie raises the stakes beyond just personal survival.—
K. Thor Jensen,
PC Magazine,
6 Nov. 2026 His legacy lives on through the Otis Fund, an annual fall fundraiser that raises money to support Katmai’s research, conservation, and educational outreach programs.—
Laura Baisas,
Popular Science,
6 Nov. 2026 Donaldson characterizes Moore’s victory as a preference for stability amid national uncertainty, while Onwuka raises concerns about Maryland’s budget, taxes and educational performance.—
Kevin Richardson,
Baltimore Sun,
5 Nov. 2026 Leaning into the sentimental value of clothing raises the stakes.—
Bella Webb,
Vogue,
5 Nov. 2026 The campaign supports Connecticut Children’s pediatric care and raises more funding for mental health and pediatric research.—
Livi Stanford,
Hartford Courant,
5 Nov. 2026
Noun
But at most companies, raises and promotions are largely settled before the formal review conversation happens.—
Brian Jenney,
IEEE Spectrum,
5 Nov. 2026 When unnecessary costs accumulate, a small contractor may have less money available for raises, equipment, another apprentice or employee benefits.—
Christian Swann,
The Orlando Sentinel,
30 Oct. 2026 The firefighters’ union had proposed raises of 10% in the first year, 8% in the second and 7% in the third, plus an additional 5% for paramedics.—
Verónica Egui Brito,
Miami Herald,
30 Oct. 2026 Key Takeaways Lower-body exercises like sit-to-stands, heel raises, hip abductions, and bridges can strengthen the leg muscles needed to maintain strength and function in older age.—
Kristen Gasnick,
Verywell Health,
30 Oct. 2026 For example, city of Chicago workers generally will get raises exceeding 3% in 2027.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Oct. 2026 Both Dario Amodei and Daniela Amodei received raises in 2025 and two pay bumps this year.—
Ashley Capoot,jordan Novet,annie Palmer,lora Kolodny,kai Nicol-Schwarz,caleigh Keating,
CNBC,
26 Oct. 2026 The Legislature didn’t fund the raises before the July 1 start date but, after the union held rallies and voiced concerns, legislation to fund the wage increases were approved in late August.—
Corey Schmidt,
Sacbee.com,
21 Oct. 2026 The pay raises were approved during a council meeting on Monday night.—
Bryan Lynn,
CBS News,
20 Oct. 2026
An academic climate that fosters inquiry and inclusion is still possible.
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Nancy Koppelman,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Nov. 2026
Overseas talent has helped drive our innovation and economic engine since our founding, as America fosters an unrivaled level of creativity stemming from diverse cultures that no other nation possesses and simply cannot emulate.
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Eric J. Gertler,
New York Daily News,
2 Nov. 2026
The offense, however, isn’t the only unit that elicits questions.
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Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
2 Nov. 2026
Much of Modi’s comedy centers on differences between various kinds of Jews, a friction that elicits knowing laughters from his (largely, but not wholly) Jewish audience.
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Steven Zeitchik,
HollywoodReporter,
27 Oct. 2026
Perhaps that is why the voucher program’s $26 billion plan rejects accountability and erects barriers for meaningful participation of public school students.
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Denise Forte,
Baltimore Sun,
21 Oct. 2026
King drops elephants through the air, erects wobbly Towers of Babel, lets characters run amok with depictions of her own pencils, and then summons a hand with a knife to clear a clean space on the page.
Analysts and experts expect Democrats to tighten scrutiny of data-center projects and push for construction moratoriums as local opposition grows over electricity costs.
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Reuters,
NBC news,
4 Nov. 2026
But fragrance is inherently sensory, making online discovery challenging even as the number of brands and products grows.
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