Sentence examples for raise represents from inspiring English sources

Senator Edith Prague, a Democrat from Columbia and one of the bill's most ardent advocates, said the extra $24 a week the minimum wage raise represents would make a "big difference" in the lives of workers coming off the state's welfare rolls.

The new raise represents a downsizing of sorts for the 20-year-old Sand Hill Road firm.

Uber was said to be raising $1.5 billion back in May, it isn't clear whether this China raise represents a chunk of that figure or whether it is altogether separate.

Overall, the head changes caused by a river stage raise represented a contribution of 49.3 57.8% to the total head, while mechanical loading accounted for the remaining 50.7 32.2%.

The money raised represents a good chunk of Kenya's budget, and makes up for recent tax shortfalls.

The UN secretary general, Ban Ki-moon, was the first to mention hope, although he was circumspect about what the flag-raising represented hope for.

The capital raise efficiency represents the capability of an enterprise to raise funds at the lowest cost through various financing channels in order to support the enterprise operation.

But during a stretch that has seen the demise of one firm, Bear Stearns, and persistent speculation about another, Lehman Brothers, Morgan's ability to generate a billion-dollar profit, escape large write-downs and not have to raise capital represents a small step forward.

Republican resistance to raising taxes represents a distinctly minority view.

As the recession deepens and more fans find themselves with less disposable income, raising prices represents a risky move.

This novel way of raising funds represents a growing trend and is certainly effective – but does it prey on desperate unemployed young people and give unfair advantages to those whose families can afford to pay?