Many people 'raised their voices' [='spoke out'] in protest. = Many 'voices were raised' in protest.
The audience 'raised' a cheer [=the audience cheered] at the end of the speech.
The city has temporarily 'raised' [='lifted'] its ban on smoking in bars.
(..) Okay? Good. Enjoy the show! Alright, let's go. (Robotic voice) May peace be upon you. Please exit your homes with your arms raised. For a non-evasive scanning procedure. No one will be harmed. Please exit your homes with your arms raised. (..)2014 RoboCop