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raise questiones

If you raise an eyebrow, it can mean "I want to have sex with you", but also "I find that what you just said is completely idiotic."

The first question we must raise is whether a cultural barrier existed between those groups.

To raise one's name in later generations and thereby glorify one's parents, this is the greatest expression of filial piety.

In the first section of this review I raise the question of how brain processes cause our conscious experiences.

The aim of our first appeal this year is to raise at least Ł50,000 for the young research centre into neuroendocrine tumours.

Some psychologists raise doubts about Pepperberg's research.

A year of record earnings for investment banks has done little to raise hopes. Treating obesity would cost too much and would substantially raise health care premiums.

While long-term credit banks are authorized by law to issue bonds to raise fund, they are not allowed to take deposits the way ordinary banks are.

They shall beat their swords into plowshares and their spears into pruning hooks; One nation shall not raise the sword against another, nor shall they train for war again.

When the tip was a lone dime thrown into a glass, the waitress would raise the glass while hastily preparing the table for the next customer. She would then spill the water and that would be it.

Even the periodical pay raise could not keep abreast of higher living costs.

Today's agenda concerns the re-election of the student council. If anybody wishes to stand as a candidate, please raise your hand.

B2 to collect money from other people: They're raising money for charity. raise your voice ​ to speak loudly and angrily to someone

Good lighting will enhance any room.

enhance chance, security

Successful applicants are required to provide an enhanced attention.

t's things like this that enhance the quality of life. Smart personnel practices enhance the value of a company and its stock.

Now he's building a big factory which will enhance the village.

Increased research and development spending can also enhance economic growth.

It should be clear that the curriculum reform is mandatory in order to enhance interdisciplinary research.

So-called "winter time" is expected to enhance the college reform.

Spock tries to enhance the way you write tests, providing you with means to make them more descriptive and as easy to read as stories

If these medicines are taken together this may enhance their toxicity.

Her beauty was enhanced by her simple but elegant dress.

It offers a better service and an enhanced level of consular assistance.

what men used to do to enhance – or improve – their physical appearance.

A conviction later used to enhance a federal sentence was unconstitutionally obtained

A qipao in the traditional style is made entirely by hand and requires labour-intensive manual tailoring techniques to enhance and exhibit every unique female form.