Sentence examples for essentially raising from inspiring English sources

Still, by helping to sponsor the event, Mr. Lazio is now essentially raising soft money for the state party.

Because the women work and socialize within the same arena, essentially raising money from among their friends, it would stand to reason that sticky social situations might arise.

"I was trying to be strong, but Sarah was essentially raising our son by herself," he said, and that "ate away" at him.

This rate roughly matches the slow rise of sea level in recent centuries in the marshes studied, with the grasses essentially raising their bed to stay at just the right height above the tides.

Before building, the developer raised the entire area with a half-million cubic yards of fill, essentially raising the entire neighborhood five feet higher than it had been, said Michael Dubb, principal of the Beechwood Organization, a partner with the Benjamin Development Company in developing the project along with Denise Coyle, principal of the Benjamin Companies.

The company has also securitized the lease to Burlington Northern, essentially raising $90.2 million by selling the income stream to institutional bondholders at a rate tied to the railroad's own credit rating, to the delight of the Wall Street analysts who cover Center Points own stock and debt.

With only occasional help from kindly relatives or friends, Feder essentially raised herself.

Frank became a young father and had to make a living, and he essentially raised his daughter, Crystal, himself.

Robin Hood essentially raises taxes while reducing benefits, creating a downward spiral in home values and property tax receipts.

D.R.: At the Washington Post, Donald Graham was the publisher, and he was essentially raised to be the publisher.

Judge Lippman also called for legislation that would essentially raise the age at which defendants in nonviolent cases are considered adults, to 18 from 16.