- present participle of increase.
increasing
Example Sentences
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In the war's fifth year, non-military sectors of the Russian economy have come under increasing strain, struggling under high borrowing costs, labour shortages and inflation.
From Barron's ● Aug. 12, 2026
He speculates that tariffs and inflation related to the war in Iran have played major roles in increasing travel expenses from $50,000 to at least $60,000 in one year.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 12, 2026
He is now aiming to raise £75,000 to share between the four charities, after beating and increasing his fundraising goal multiple times across the challenge.
From BBC ● Aug. 11, 2026
The elevated spending has resulted in CoreWeave’s adjusted net losses increasing in recent quarters.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 11, 2026
She felt the water pressure steadily increasing, but before it became dangerous, the seabed emerged from the gloom.
From "The Wild Robot Protects" by Peter Brown
