They were also on the phone trying to raise money.

Someone was trying to raise the dead, and they were very near at hand.

The two are trying to raise $1 million, school officials said.

And we'll try really hard not to raise a hand to you.

He tried to raise himself but the effort was beyond him.

He tried to raise his head as we came up.

The old man was in bed, trying to raise himself with his arms.

I've started the project and now I'm trying to raise the money.

I've been trying to raise her for the last five minutes.

He tried to raise his head but the effort was too much for him.