A raising of the land resulting from volcanic activity. From Wordnet, Princeton University.
A cost-raising increase in the basic wage rate. From Wordnet, Princeton University.
Lou, I think that's what you call raising the incentive. From Wordnik.com. [CNN Transcript Oct 25, 2007] Reference
It is exceedingly difficult to put them first in motion, which they call raising them. From Wordnik.com. [Camps and Firesides of the Revolution] Reference
Child-raising is critical, but so is love and equality. From Wordnik.com. [The Embarrassing Bit] Reference
I try to follow John Lennon's model in raising awareness. From Wordnik.com. [Boing Boing: December 7, 2003 - December 13, 2003 Archives] Reference
But I saw no point in raising the ire of a police department. From Wordnik.com. [December 2007] Reference
And if it is a choice, where did you go wrong in raising the kid?. From Wordnik.com. [This World Is Not Fit To Live In] Reference
Clinton joins Obama in raising millions online since Super Tuesday. From Wordnik.com. [Clinton joins Obama in raising millions online since Super Tuesday] Reference
Clinton joins Obama in raising millions online since Super Tuesday by. From Wordnik.com. [Clinton joins Obama in raising millions online since Super Tuesday] Reference
The problem might be in raising awareness of books with a wider audience. From Wordnik.com. [Go! Comi No Longer Online; Do They Have a Future? » Manga Worth Reading] Reference
A savvy public relations animal, he thrives in raising capital and expanding services. From Wordnik.com. [Jessica Corry: The Liberal Case for Tom Tancredo] Reference
Even their take on fund raising is cool: they suggest ways to donate even if you're broke. From Wordnik.com. [Jennie Nash: The Making of a Novel: I Would Never Do NaNoWriMo, But I'm Still a Huge Fan] Reference
By the numbers: Both teams have one of the NBA's best in raising his game in the postseason. From Wordnik.com. [USATODAY.com] Reference
When we see a person that we consider attractive, we begin raising and lowering our eyebrows. From Wordnik.com. [How to Read Sexual Body Language | Impact Lab] Reference
But there are dangers in raising prices — namely, misjudging what is an appropriate increase. From Wordnik.com. [Raising Prices Pays Off for Some] Reference
And the Democratic National Committee has fallen far short of the Republicans in raising money. From Wordnik.com. [McCain Reaps $22 Million - The Caucus Blog - NYTimes.com] Reference
He went seven innings, fired a two-hitter and even had two hits in raising his road record to 11-1. From Wordnik.com. [USATODAY.com - Next round for Cardinals] Reference
Those who were at home, however and did the long term raising of a child seem to have better health. From Wordnik.com. [CTV News RSS Feed] Reference
And there's evidence that more of them are recognizing the value of fiscal restraint in raising children. From Wordnik.com. [Parents of teens ride waves of expenses] Reference
Obama points to his unprecedented success in raising small sums from tens of thousands of regular citizens. From Wordnik.com. [Obama's claim of independence questioned] Reference
Q: How much time and energy will you invest in raising money for what's going to be a very expensive campaign?. From Wordnik.com. [Dem cites 'unique' skills as key to his campaign] Reference
One of the big issues in raising quail is that preditors eat the young birds about as fast as you can release them. From Wordnik.com. [I am moving to Missouri next spring and have given thought to hatching and raising quail.] Reference
M. O'BRIEN: Yes, I think there's a lot of people who will tell you long term raising the gas tax would be a good idea. From Wordnik.com. [CNN Transcript Sep 8, 2005] Reference
Jan and I both worked, so Aunt Sylv looked after the house and was very involved in raising Jan's two kids and my daughter. From Wordnik.com. [Robert Creamer: 10-2-10 Rally Gives Progressives a Chance to Stand Up Straight] Reference
Brundage, 54, calls her husband, Richard, a "pretty good equal partner" for his involvement in raising their three children. From Wordnik.com. [Study: Housework Still Women’s Work | Impact Lab] Reference
Mike Remlinger, the Braves 'player most active in raising money for victims of the terror attacks, criticized Selig's decision. From Wordnik.com. [USATODAY.com - Beer, not champagne, flows in Braves clubhouse] Reference
By law, candidates can begin raising money for a White House bid only through an exploratory or presidential campaign committee. From Wordnik.com. [PAC money spent to make new pals] Reference
The school itself ranked as "least effective" in raising test scores, and only five of Miramonte's 35 teachers were ranked as average. From Wordnik.com. [Rigoberto Ruelas, LAUSD Teacher Upset Over Low Ranking, Found Dead] Reference
Never has the short film been such an important tool in raising awareness of probably the greatest threat our society currently faces. From Wordnik.com. [1 Minute to Save the World: Social Media And The Battle To Curb Climate Change] Reference
Creating places where kids are empowered and given a chance to make their own decisions is instrumental in raising independent thinkers. From Wordnik.com. [Alla Kazovsky: "Live-by-Design" -- A Child's Play] Reference
In the face of continuing tragedy, we can find a challenge to all of us for greater action in raising awareness around suicide prevention. From Wordnik.com. [Waymon Hudson: Chicago Performers Come Together to Celebrate and Encourage the Lives of LGBT Youth] Reference
In large part, this is because past home-based interventions have had such limited success in raising test scores in a cost-effective way. From Wordnik.com. [Elisabeth Stock: The Not-So-Simple Debate on Home Computers and Achievement] Reference
I smile because I'm not sure how far grandpa will get in raising money to move the school, but I do know he's learned an important lesson. From Wordnik.com. [Perry Binder: Lessons of Justice for College Students: Grandpa versus Big Coal] Reference
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