Sentence examples for effort to raise from inspiring English sources

Mr. Romney opposes the rule, and any other effort to raise taxes on the wealthy.

The effort to raise capital was the final straw for many investors.

"Make a concerted effort to raise the status of the teaching profession" was the top recommendation.

One effort to raise taxes on saturated fat has already failed spectacularly.

He has also supported an effort to raise money for earthquake victims in Haiti.

In September, Mr. Fitschen and Mr. Jain announced a broad effort to raise ethical standards.

He headed the administration's successful effort to raise the minimum wage and secure workers' pensions.

The principal, Richard Gallo, said the school was making a concerted effort to raise test scores.

Subsisting primarily on membership dues, the A.C.L.U. had made little sustained effort to raise larger donations.

And he has begun a major marketing effort to raise the organization's national profile.

Dr. Levine leads a worldwide effort to raise money for more pneumonia vaccines.