increasing

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In his remarks on Wednesday, Lai said his government was increasing defence spending to "prevent a war", not to start one, and noted that "threats are greater than ever before".

From Barron's • May 20, 2026

High levels of insecurity in several provinces mean people move around often, increasing the risk and spread of the virus, she said.

From BBC • May 19, 2026

NextEra and Dominion must convince state and federal regulators that combining two of the U.S.’s largest utilities will benefit customers and avoid increasing electricity bills.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026

Tanker traffic through the Panama Canal is also increasing, hitting the highest level in at least five years in late March.

From MarketWatch • May 19, 2026

He studies me, his eyes small slits, and I lean farther back on the chair’s arm, increasing the distance between us.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam