- present participle of increase.
increasing
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Japan is rolling out tax cuts, despite increasing yields and an enormous government debt.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 31, 2026
These changes to California’s climate are being driven by human-made emissions, and warming oceans are increasing the risk of humid heat events, he said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 30, 2026
Managing your own needs as an athlete and the increasing demands of fans is not an easy circle to square.
From BBC ● Oct. 30, 2026
The strategy, particularly at Chevron and BP, is to use these banner profits to reduce debt, as opposed to increasing capital expenditure or returning a greater proportion of profits through dividends and buybacks.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 30, 2026
It was not their usual bath night, but the Incorrigible children had been itching and scratching with increasing frequency since their adventure in the forest.
From "The Unseen Guest" by Maryrose Wood
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