as in hoisted
to lift with effort
exactly how the builders of the pyramids at Giza upheaved such massive blocks of stone remains a mystery
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Some of the loudest cheers serenaded Roberts, the former Bruins outfielder who triumphantly hoisted the World Series championship trophy over his head during a timeout as fans roared.—
Ben Bolch,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Jan. 2026 -
Had Ole Miss hoisted the College Football Playoff national championship trophy, Kiffin would have earned a total of $1 million.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
9 Jan. 2026
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Quarterback Trinidad Chambliss heaved a pass to the end zone.—
Adam Lichtenstein,
Sun Sentinel,
9 Jan. 2026
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Newport Harbor’s Oliver Aguero stole the ball and quickly passed ahead to Aguilar, who heaved a shot from half court that didn’t come close.—
Lou Ponsi,
Oc Register,
8 Jan. 2026
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“Upheaved.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/upheaved. Accessed 15 Jan. 2026.
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