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
If they clocked out after their scheduled end time, the system could also round them back to the nearest 15-minute increment.
From Seattle Times ● Apr. 20, 2024
His speed in designing and building the apparatus was more impressive than the results he obtained, which matched Swann’s expectations and therefore advanced science by a tiny increment, if at all.
From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik
And I was downloading podcasts in 15-minute increments to my iPod Nano.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 1, 2026
Jenny Bush, president of Cummins’s power-systems business, said the Indiana-based company is expanding production in smaller increments and limiting plant expenses.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 15, 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 author has been faithfully logging her own schedule for a full decade, dividing each day’s 24 hours into 30-minute increments on a spreadsheet.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 8, 2026
"You're taking too long—hesitating and perfecting too much. They can't tolerate the pain in long increments, and it isn't good for you, either."
From "The Belles" by Dhonielle Clayton
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