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ESLPod_1176_WE_2027 Limits to Advancement at Work In this podcast, a "raise" is an increase in the amount of money that one is paid for one's work: "We're giving you a 5% raise in recognition of your significant accomplishments over this past year. Congratulations." The related verb, "to rise," means to increase in height or value: "Sales rose by 50%." Or, "Everyone was pleased to see the stock price rise." The verb "to rise" can also mean to stand up: "Please rise when the judge enters the courtroom." The phrase "to rise to power" means to become powerful or successful, especially gaining a particular position: "It has been very interested to observe Senator Chu's rise to power over the past few years." Finally, the phrase "to rise above (something)" means to overcome a challenging or difficult situation: "She rose above poverty and became a bestselling author."

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ESLPod 1176 raise Business

Id	ESLPod_1176_WE_2027
Episode Id	ESLPod 1176
Episode Title	Limits to Advancement at Work
Phrase	raise
Text	In this podcast, a "raise" is an increase in the amount of money that one is paid for one's work: "We're giving you a 5% raise in recognition of your significant accomplishments over this past year. Congratulations." The related verb, "to rise," means to increase in height or value: "Sales rose by 50%." Or, "Everyone was pleased to see the stock price rise." The verb "to rise" can also mean to stand up: "Please rise when the judge enters the courtroom." The phrase "to rise to power" means to become powerful or successful, especially gaining a particular position: "It has been very interested to observe Senator Chu's rise to power over the past few years." Finally, the phrase "to rise above (something)" means to overcome a challenging or difficult situation: "She rose above poverty and became a bestselling author."
Topics	Business

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