increased

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Since then, the demands on defence have increased still further, as have the UK commitments you have rightly made to allies.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

Half of the U.S. population can get to Myrtle Beach within a 12-hour drive, he said, and they’ve seen increased interest from Northeastern states.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 11, 2026

While the ECB has led the response among its peers, policymakers in developing nations such as Indonesia have also increased rates to contain inflation and help stem pressure on their currencies.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

“I don’t think anybody is going to change a policy on a year or two of performance, but the opportunity cost of not having that exposure in your portfolio has increased pretty significantly,” Yates says.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

The terrain was flat with acacia trees, small bushes, and a few rocks that increased as we went farther into the lowlands.

From "Facing the Lion" by Joseph Lemasolai Lekuton and Herman Viola