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When Japan's "symbol of affordability" Uniqlo decided to increase the price of its basic socks last month, it sparked a backlash before the clothing titan made an immediate U-turn.

From Barron's ● Nov. 8, 2026

All told, professional and business services added 70,000 jobs, its largest monthly increase since July 2022.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 7, 2026

The quarter marked the fourth consecutive increase in comparable sales, a key metric for restaurant chains.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 7, 2026

But, he says, the modest 70-screen release on 30 October sparked favourable word-of-mouth reviews and with the demand for tickets going up, there was an increase in overall screenings too.

From BBC ● Nov. 6, 2026

“He was just trying to temporarily increase the damage, so he could get closer to you,” Angela said.

From "Found" by Margaret Peterson Haddix

Decisive increases can be more of a risk for smaller, countryside businesses whose survival often hinges on loyal patronage by regular clients.

From Barron's ● Nov. 8, 2026

It means the seller of the land - in this case the local authority - receives extra financial payments in the future if the land increases in value after it is sold.

From BBC ● Nov. 8, 2026

“I think Wall Street is overreacting to increases in their expenses,” Canham-Clyne said.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 7, 2026

"These findings challenge the prevailing view that psilocybin simply increases neural connectivity and suggest that its effects depend on the brain's underlying condition," Zuo added.

From Science Daily ● Nov. 7, 2026

Some of it turns into nitrous oxide, a gas that increases global warming.

From "The Omnivore's Dilemma" by Michael Pollan

In the most recent quarter, American Airlines said premium revenue increased 18.5 percent year-over-year, four points better than the main cabin.

From Barron's ● Nov. 8, 2026

On Thursday, the Bank of England increased interest rates for the first time in over three years as it tries to get a grip on rising inflation linked to the Iran war.

From BBC ● Nov. 7, 2026

In a release, L Catterton said Good Culture’s sales had increased nearly fourfold over the prior three years.

From MarketWatch ● Nov. 7, 2026

In the most recent year of accounting, homelessness increased slightly in the city but declined significantly in Raman’s council district.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 7, 2026

As the night went on, the crackle and spit of exploding fireworks increased.

From "Nectar in a Sieve" by Kamala Markandaya

When picking stocks, Tom Winmill looks for five years of increasing free cash flow per share and five years of increasing revenue per share.

From MarketWatch ● Nov. 7, 2026

But he said Israel would need to rely more on cheaper artillery or non-sophisticated bombs, further increasing risks of civilian casualties that have enraged international opinion.

From Barron's ● Nov. 6, 2026

In London, the CEOs linked cyber concerns to a U.K. government call for increasing personal stores of necessities, like beans and water.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 6, 2026

By this he meant that companies like CVS are facing increasing government skepticism about the wisdom of combining drug retailing, pharmacy management and health insurance under one roof.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 6, 2026

“There’s been an increasing swell of support from young women,” Olivia says.

From "A Heart in a Body in the World" by Deb Caletti