Sentence examples for stronger raises from inspiring English sources

El Niño keeps getting stronger, raises chance of drenching rains.

Mr. Strong raises Green Mountains.

With a strong raise he would have bid three diamonds.

In the diagramed auction, for example, North used a two no-trump response as a strong raise to agree spades.

But one issue that has deterred some possible acquisitions is that biotechnology stocks have been extremely strong, raising prices for potential buyers.

The two no-trump response to one heart was a strong raise, and three clubs asked North to show a singleton if he had one.

The problem in England, perhaps, is the cult of the manager is still too strong, raising expectations to an unrealistic level.

The announcement of Teach Strong raised some eyebrows, given that some of the members are opposed to their approach on teacher preparation.

Lucent could slightly reduce its obligations to Morgan Stanley in the next few days if the firm and the seven other underwriters exercise a right to buy 90 million shares if demand is strong, raising about $540 million.

Tom Sanders of Nashville, one of the country's finest cardplayers, reached an optimistic contract of four hearts, after West had overcalled in spades and his partner had cue-bid to show a strong raise.

The IPO for battery-maker A123Systems last week was particularly strong, raising $380 million.