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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For many in Canada, the dispute raises concerns about American interference with Canada’s national identity.—
Lex Harvey,
CNN Money,
25 Aug. 2026 Many workers are watching to see if lawmakers take action to finance raises.—
Corey Schmidt,
Sacbee.com,
25 Aug. 2026 The way the Spaniard set up his team defensively against Chelsea when playing out, with so much space between the two centre-backs, raises questions, especially as the visitors profited inside the first minute.—
Stuart James,
New York Times,
25 Aug. 2026 Each year, Atlanta Habitat for Humanity's Women's Build raises money and brings women volunteers together to construct a home from the ground up.—
Monique John,
CBS News,
25 Aug. 2026 But there’s an even bigger problem with AISI than the one Newton-Rex raises.—
Jeremy Kahn,
Fortune,
25 Aug. 2026 The nonprofit raises 80% of the cost of each mural, up to $10,000.—
Doug Ross,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Aug. 2026 The new feature also raises questions about what happens to the video during and after a teen's ride.—ABC News,
25 Aug. 2026 That, along with the soldier’s account, raises serious questions about Israel’s rationale for the strikes.—
Sam Mednick,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Aug. 2026
Noun
Nick Schroeder, an analyst with the Legislative Analyst’s Office, earlier this month said the only indication of unfunded raises was the omission itself.—
Corey Schmidt,
Sacbee.com,
29 Aug. 2026 However, they’re heavily weighted toward beginning educators, who can expect to see raises of around 17%.—
Caitlin McGlade,
Charlotte Observer,
27 Aug. 2026 Even after those raises went into effect, the LAPD has lost officers and has been struggling to fill its Police Academy classes, Raman said.—Los Angeles Times,
20 Aug. 2026 Annual raises were to be calculated based on the inflation rate, but capped at the average increase in salary given to the district’s workforce.—
Austin Horn,
Miami Herald,
20 Aug. 2026 That failure to peg pay raises to inflation caused real wage losses, the research found.—
Megan Cerullo,
CBS News,
18 Aug. 2026 The district’s offer includes a total of 8% in raises over two years — 2% retroactive to the start of this year, another 2% for this past July and 4% next July — plus a $2,500 one-time payment for full-time employees.—
A.d. Quig,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Aug. 2026
SpaceX's Starship rocket lifts off from Starbase, Texas, as seen from South Padre Island on August 26, 2025, for its tenth test flight.
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Reuters,
NBC news,
25 Aug. 2026
In one of the most memorable panels in superherocomic history, Bane, having beaten Batman down in his own Batcave, lifts the hero over his head and slams him down over his knee, breaking his back.
At the other end, Robert Sanchez elicits blue murder and the combination is riotous and compelling.
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George Caulkin,
New York Times,
25 Aug. 2026
Researchers say the practice elicits a stronger response from the parasympathetic nervous system, the network of nerves that helps the body relax after stress.
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Hanna Wickes,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
6 Aug. 2026
Paranormal Activity, the play, builds to the sort of slick and grisly finale that would be just right for the end of a cruel horror movie, but that lands awkwardly onstage.
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Jackson McHenry,
Vulture,
26 Aug. 2026
This builds flavor in your dish before any flavorful liquids or other seasonings are added.
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