increment
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“If it falls down below a certain increment, we have to pause projects,” said J.R.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 8, 2026
News of Yoon's salary increase has drawn criticism among South Koreans, some of whom say they cannot believe he is still getting paid - let alone getting a increment - while he is suspended.
From BBC ● Jan. 13, 2025
That means even a small increment in food prices, even a 1% bump up, can translate into significantly higher profits for retailers.
From Salon ● Sep. 26, 2024
“The animals are adapted to harsh environments, but they are on the edge. Any small increment of change will decimate populations.”
From Seattle Times ● May 28, 2024
This contributed to his sense of majesty, true enough, but pushed an increment further, the majestic man became His Majesty.
From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis
He often replies that after years of tracking his time in six-minute increments, he is glad to no longer quantify how he spends it.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 19, 2026
By advancing in increments, you can iron out problems and manage negative emotions while the stakes are still relatively low.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 30, 2026
The minimum wage will still increase to $25 in July and continue in increments until reaching $30 in January 2030.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 19, 2026
American Century’s target-date funds, like the One Choice Target Date Portfolios, come in five-year increments based on your target retirement year.
From Barron's ● Apr. 30, 2026
Instead they zigzagged back and forth, increasing their altitude by small increments every time they changed directions.
From "Holes" by Louis Sachar
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