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"be lifted" is a correct and usable phrase in written English.
It is the passive voice form of the verb "lift," indicating that the subject is receiving the action rather than performing it. You can use "be lifted" in various contexts, such as describing actions or events that are being carried out by someone else, emphasizing the receiver of an action, or expressing a request or wish. Example: "The heavy box was carefully lifted by the movers and placed onto the truck." (passive voice, emphasizing the action) Example: "I hope your spirits will be lifted by our visit." (expressing a wish) Example: "Please wait until the quarantine measures are lifted before traveling." (requesting to refrain from certain actions until a specific event occurs).
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That limit could soon be lifted.
But what a burden would be lifted!
That stay should be lifted now.
The Gaza blockade should be lifted.
The sanctions would then be lifted.
A burden seemed to be lifted.
"They can be lifted swiftly".
"They can now be lifted".
Then all restrictions would be lifted.
But now the cap will be lifted.
Officials said detours will be lifted soon.
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Since I tried Ludwig back in 2017, I have been constantly using it in both editing and translation. Ever since, I suggest it to my translators at ProSciEditing.

Justyna Jupowicz-Kozak
CEO of Professional Science Editing for Scientists @ prosciediting.com