raise造句181 The merchant banks raise capital for industry. They don't actually put it up themselves.
182 From what I could gather, he was trying to raise money by organising festivals.
183 They are not sure how they will raise the finances to go on the trip.
184 He was too weak to raise even the smallest of cries.
185 My overriding concern is to raise the standards of state education.
186 Raise your leg and hold for a count of ten.
187 The university is working to raise the number of students from state schools.
188 The crew of the ship are calling for a raise in pay.
189 It will be well-nigh impossible to raise that amount of money.
190 By broadening the tax base , he could raise more revenues.
191 If the speeches are not going well, ask Paula to speak; she can always raise a laugh.
192 The hospital has launched an appeal to raise money for new equipment.
193 I'd like to raise a new question before the meeting is over.
194 The government has manifestly failed to raise educational standards,[http:///raise.html] despite its commitment to do so.
195 Working in an unemployment office had helped to raise his political consciousness.
196 The government is scrabbling around for ways to raise revenue without putting up taxes.
197 I feel I must raise my voice against suggested changes in the law.
198 Worse of all, their reflective glasses coated with silver or gold mirror films raise the temperature of the surrounding air.
199 He plans to raise the company's return on equity to 15%.
200 Raise one foot, curl the toes and point the foot down-wards.
201 Now, if you'd all please raise your glasses, I'd like to propose a toast to the bride and groom.
202 Women feel professionally penalized for taking time off to raise children.
203 The purpose of the trip is to raise funds for the election campaign.
204 I don't want to raise any false hopes, but I believe your son is still alive.
205 We hold a dance every year to raise money for charity.
206 The group is trying to raise public awareness about homelessness.
207 His jokes didn't even raise a smile, which was embarrassing.
208 Charity workers must constantly raise more cash for the needy.
209 Several famous alumni have agreed to help raise money for the school's restoration fund.
210 The only way to preserve democracy is to raise hell about its shortcomings.